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making real improvements, and again gives power to a middleman instead of ensuring that the systems in place are working as they should. As Speaker, he should be using his power to benefit his constituents, but it appears Chatfield is busier maintaining his media presence and proving he can’t be trusted.

Carolyn Penniman, Alanson Reverend Has My Vote Thank you, Rev. Steven B.Thompson (April 1, Northern Express Letters page) for speaking your mind. If I was not an atheist, I would have joined your congregation just for the honor of knowing you. I wish you would run for president, but again, politics make liars of us all. So, Reverend, keep a good work and keep telling the truth!

Larisa Pitocchi, Traverse City

Drinking It Up Steve Tuttle’s March 25 opinion column in Northern Express [“Floating Down Drunk River] was spot on! Drunks who have lost all reason and restraint have no place on either the roads or the rivers. Their boorish behavior I wish would be limited to the establishments that profit from their proclivity for excess.

Garwood Hansen, Traverse City Use Spirits of Far Less Harm Why not consider a less harmful goodtime sacrament like hemp, ecstasy, or mushrooms? Alcohol does the most harm, yet it’s legal compared to other substances that are illegal. The drug war doesn’t work, spending trillions of dollars and giving criminals a larger economy than the one everyone else knows. Also consider the lack of proper dosage given by black market. I suggested the forest service have a Hempfest and also promote other substances quietly.

I never missed alcohol at raves and had wonderful times.

Bradford Krull, Traverse City Chatfield? Chatfield?

I was one of a dozen or so concerned citizens who came to see Rep. Lee Chatfield (District 107) at his March 18 coffee hour in Pellston. Instead, an aide hosted the session and told us Mr. Chatfield would arrive as soon as he could. But he didn’t. We later learned that he was visiting his son’s class, in front of TV cameras, and apparently had no intention of meeting with his constituents that day. Those who came to speak with our representative raised critical issues. Yet we had to rely on a middleman to scribble notes that he would “pass on” to Chatfield. When Chatfield avoids direct contact with those he is supposed to represent, it disrespects those of us who made time in our schedule for the one hour that it was offered, and who were told in advance that he would be there.

A new nonprofit called the Center for Change covers four counties that span the Straits. This group has been actively contacting all legislators on behalf of our neighbors who need help. We recently increased pressure on those in power to address issues in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (e.g., People who qualified for emergency assistance were waiting months for help and spending hours on hold if they called to follow up.) Urgent, systemic changes are needed; Chatfield’s response was to offer to intervene on behalf of individual cases. This is a poor excuse for

Equal Opportunity Letters Page I am struck by a wonderful confluence of ideas expressed by letter writers in the April 1 edition. First there is a provocative description of Jesus Christ — the man and his ministry. I agree with the writer; he describes the very Jesus who lives in my soul. Above this letter is self-serving diatribe decrying that some people are not deserving of government-sponsored medical care because they have made choices that result in an unhealthy lifestyle. This letter concludes, “… the healthy [will be] paying for those who chose to be unhealthy. Clearly unfair.”

A major component of the ministry of Jesus Christ was healing. Healing was freely given to the sick, infirm, and crazy without prior screening as to whether or not they were deserving. In fact, Jesus’ strongest criticism was directed toward Scribes and Pharisees because of their failure to be merciful and their harsh condemnation of those who didn’t adhere to cultural and religious law, (i.e. those who made poor lifestyle choices).

The third letter was about Cuba. Even though the government has not led to prosperity, it is one that successfully brought medical care and education to the people. I believe that the Jesus of the first letter would endorse the sentiments of the third letter: “Let Cuba be Cuba.” It is not government’s function to bring salvation through Jesus Christ to the people, but it is government’s function to bring justice to all the people, a justice that just might happen to have commonality with God’s passion for justice.

Jim Hutchison, Suttons Bay Consider Metal Poisoning I had a difficult, frustrating journey trying to find a diagnosis for persistent mysterious symptoms including acute pain, hair loss, digestive issues, depression, and anxiety. After consulting with several physical and mental healthcare professionals without a definitive cause for the conditions, a fortunate visit to a local orthopedic physician resulted in a swift diagnosis of significant metal poisoning (metallosis) from metal on metal hip implant surgery in 2009.

A recent successful procedure to replace the faulty implant resulted in rapidly diminishing symptoms and reduction of toxicity after just one month. Soon, my hair grew back, pain diminished, my appetite is improving, my overall outlook improved, and I feel significantly better every day.

I want to strongly urge anyone with a hip, shoulder, knee or any other implant device placed before 2013 to seek an evaluation by a specially qualified medical professional. The evaluation should include a specific, focused test for metal poisoning — particularly

chromium and cobalt, common elements in early implants. Unfortunately, many medical professionals are not yet fully informed about the dangers of metal implants, and they may turn you away. Evidence clearly shows that while only a fraction of implants create health issues, implant failure due to metallosis can cause significant silent, long-term harm, including general illness, pain, tissue damage, mental concerns (even suicide), and organ injury; these issues left undiagnosed and Crime and Rescue Map......................................7 untreated could result in death.

Easter Theater........................................................8 Carla Olds, Traverse City Beyond the Ballroom.....................................10 Say Yes to the Dress.....................................13 God is His Own Party The New Groom.............................................14 With due respect to Rev. Thompson, I Putting a Ring on It?....................................16 am writing to point out a few more things Novelist Lisa Scottoline..................................17 that he didn’t mention, that Jesus preached and acted in favor of during his physical life on earth and continues to support with his ................................................18-20 eternal Holy Spirit. I’ll only mention those that cannot reasonably be debated: First of all, acceptance of Him as the only Son of God. Next, honoring His Father, God, in all that we do and say. (The opposite, I Four Score.....................................................22 might add, of booing him on numerous Nightlife.........................................................24 occasions as one political party does at its national conventions.) Witnessing Him to other persons. And certainly freedom of verbal and written speech. The sanctity of Top Ten........................................................4-5 life of all persons. Love, faith in God, and Spectator/Stephen Tuttle....................................6 hope. Sexual purity or, in the alternative, Film................................................................23 marriage — but only to a person of the other Modern Rock/Kristi Kates................................21 biological gender. The sanctity of individual Advice Goddess...........................................25 right to privacy, especially as to sexuality, and Crossword...................................................25 more so, total respect for privacy rights of Freewill Astrology..........................................26 others. Stewardship of our environment and Classifieds..................................................27 finances. Individual freedom of choice, but not to do anything that may harm another.

Honesty. Peace on Earth. It is wrong to try to label Him politically. And if one does, it is very naive to think that everything that Jesus taught is embraced or practiced by one political party over the other.

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Tom North, Cheboygan Taking Issue with “Taking Truth” David Frederick’s April 1 guest column, “Taking Truth to Power,” deserves a response.

His call for truthfulness falls flat due to his repetition of Pelosi’s false claim that the recent tax reform was just a cut for the “rich.”

The “rich,” most of whom would not consider themselves such, pay the taxes, Mister. You can’t give a tax cut to non-taxpayers. Half the country, on a net annual basis, doesn’t pay any federal income tax. In everything he said about tax policy — “skewed” income distribution, etc., — he used the unverifiable claim often used by the Left that “studies have shown.” Income isn’t distributed; it’s earned, or should be. You can’t have equal wealth distribution in a capitalist system, the only system which allows people to create their own wealth and keep it. Do you want everyone equally poor — like in socialist/ communist countries — except for the elites?

He made other claims about truthfulness or lack thereof. He’s right about politicians and news media, but I think his ire is directed only at Republicans, Fox News, and talk radio. This is disingenuous at best. Virtually all news media — except Fox and talk radio — and every Democrat in the country have been lying nonstop about Trump since the day he declared. Most of it is either defamatory or so picayunish that it doesn’t matter. None of it has stuck. Would Mr. Frederick’s measures, constitutionally dubious at best, apply to Liberal media? Or Democrats? Nobody has to watch, or listen to, media or politicians they don’t like, so don’t. But if you don’t watch Fox, you are being misled.

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top ten Run Through the Woods All Day and All Night Registration is open for a grueling and unusual trail race in Grayling this June.

The Ragnar Trail Relay is set to take place June 15–16. Teams of eight will spend the weekend — including overnight Saturday — running three loops cut through the woods of Hanson Hills Recreation Area.

It’s the first time a Ragnar race has come to Grayling, but not the first for Michigan. In addition to hosting races around the country and in Europe, Ragnar also stages a road race in September from Muskegon to Traverse City.

According to the race announcement, the Ragnar trail run won’t be all sweat and toil: “When you’re not running, you’ll be partying with your team and other runners at Ragnar Village. Think campfire stories, s’mores, live music, and even time to roll out those sore legs.”

Regular registration for the Grayling event runs through April 16; last-chance entries are due by May 7. Check out www.runragnar.com for more information.

big little hero race Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan and join in the Big Little Hero Race on Sat., April 13 at NMC, TC. This is a superhero-themed race, so wear your favorite superhero costume. Following the race will be face painting, balloon animals and more. The one-mile fun run starts at 9am (free); the 5K and 10K start at 9:30am. $20 students, $30 adults. biglittleherorace.com

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THE INVENTOR: OUT FOR BLOOD IN SILICON VALLEY

Honestly, even after watching this documentary, you might not believe this story is real. Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) takes aim at another corporate scandal in an utterly fascinating look inside Silicon Valley’s Theranos, and the company’s strangely alluring, probably sociopathic founder Elizabeth Holmes, a 19-year-old college dropout. Theranos promised to revolutionize blood testing and received nearly $1 billion in backing, only to turn out to be a complete and total fraud. It’s like Fyre Fest, or Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman getting their kids into college, but on a much grander scale, and that’s what makes this so darn compelling. Side note: HBO Docs have been hitting it hard recently.

See also the absolutely essential viewing that is Leaving Neverland or The Case Against Adnan Syed, which revisits the murder case chronicled in the “Serial” podcast’s addictive and zeitgeist-catching first season. Streaming on HBO Go/Now.

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Third Coast’s Pumpkin Donuts

OK, not all the baked goodies at Third Coast Bakery are made of pumpkin. But as pumpkindonut aficionados (guilty!) can attest, it’s near impossible to find the sweet, earthy goodies outside of October and November. Not anymore — Third Coast owner Heather Burson said customer demand forced her to offer them year-round. Because when she didn’t, she heard about it. So now she rotates the six flavors — plain pumpkin cake, maple pumpkin, sugared pumpkin, pumpkin coffee cake, maple-pumpkin pecan, and sprinkled pumpkin chocolate (the last a mistake that has become a staple). At least one, and often two, are available every day.

They are baked, not fried, and like everything else at the bakery, they are gluten-free, soyfree, dairy-free, and GMO-free; most of the baked goods are egg-free as well. Burson started baking allergen-free when her husband developed brain cancer. Fortunately, he recovered, and when her friends started asking for some of her treats, she complied. That eventually led to her supplying restaurants and stores around the area, and she opened the bakery and coffee shop last year. $2.25 each. Find ’em at 523 Munson Ave, Traverse City. (231) 421-8696, www.thirdcoastbakery.com

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Thriller Writer at City Opera House

If you've ever been curious about the life of an author, how about meeting an international favorite who has written 32 books, sold over 30 million copies, and has been published in 35 countries?

We’re talking about Lisa Scottoline, a former lawyer turned one of America’s most popular thriller writers. She’ll be here on April 15 at the City Opera House to talk about her most recent mystery thriller, Someone Knows. Lisa writes grippingly about a young girl’s attempt to fit in with new friends by taking part in an innocent prank that ends with a fatal gunshot. The tragedy eats away at her psyche for years until she decides to reveal her hidden secret.

Guest host is Cynthia Canty of NPR’s Stateside a program of Michigan Radio. Come early when doors open at 6 pm and enjoy music, mingling, cash bar, an art show and treats from Morsels. This will also be a special night to recognize NWS Scholarship winners in partnership with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation (also the evening’s event sponor). A great way to treat yourself on tax day!

Tickets start at $5 for students. Available at the City Opera House Box Office (10am-5pm, weekdays, or at the door); www.cityoperahouse.org; or by calling 231-941-8082, ext. 201. Fees vary.

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Leelanau County, Powered by the Sun

A group of University of Michigan grad students will unveil their findings following a winter spent studying how Leelanau County could be powered by 100% renewable energy.

The students will make their presentation from 1pm until 3pm Saturday, April 13, at the Leelanau County Governmental Center.

The group was recruited by Northport Energy, a nonprofit formed initially to promote renewable energy in Northport that has since expanded its horizons to the entire county.

The students will take questions and listen to comments; their study focused on electricity generation, energy storage and electric vehicles.

The student group’s work was profiled in “An Audacious Goal for Leelanau County” in the Dec. 1, 2018, Northern Express.

For more information, visit www.northportenergy.org.

symons general store You can say thank you to Aunt Bea and Uncle Fred for traveling 600 miles to attend your Up North nuptials — or you can show them how much it actually means by having a special-for-them, personalized-by-you welcome gift waiting in their hotel room.

Symons General Store in Petoskey offers several upscale yet useful options that had us wishing for an invite, too: snacks, baked goods, mini bottles of champagne, candles, soaps, and even the option to integrate custom stationary to reflect your celebration’s theme. Stop by 401 E Lake St. for an in-person consultation or reach out to info@symonsgeneralstore.com or (231) 347–2438.

dnr campfire storytelling project The only thing better than the sound of a crackling campfire on a summer night? The sounds of a story being told around that campfire. Which is why we’re so excited about Michigan State Parks’ Campfire Storytelling Project events across the state; the DNR is requesting storytellers audition and, if selected, they’ll be one of up to five folks performing at an official storyteller event at one of several participating state parks. Their stories — and some two-minute tales volunteered by event attendees — will be captured and distilled into a podcast shared on social media later in the summer. In the meantime, auditions for the June 22 Campfire event at Interlochen State Park will take place from 4pm to 6pm May 11 at the Haufbrau Steak House and American Grille in Interlochen. If you want to audition, you must RSVP first. Start by searching “DNR Campfire Storytelling Project” at www.michigan.gov/dnr.

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On a strip of land between Lake Michigan and Torch Lake you’ll find the Torch Lake Cafée and inside, The Green Machine. The Eastport restaurant serves a variety of food and drinks, but The Green Machine cocktail is as unique as the restaurant’s location. Served in a martini glass and made of Hendrick’s Gin (non-gin drinkers can request Don Julio Reposado Tequila as a substitute), cilantro, local maple syrup, lime juice, serrano pepper, and fresh ginger, the drink is reminiscent of an earthy wheatgrass smoothie but packs a much more delightful sweet and spicy punch. According to the bar manager, John Bokon, the drink has been on the menu for about four months and is the brainchild of the general manager. He added that it is best paired with a shrimp or quinoa dish. “I have never seen it anywhere else,” Bokon said. “It’s one of our more adventurous drinks on our cocktail list.” $13. Find Torch Lake Café where U.S. 31 N. and M-88 meet in Eastport, (231) 599-1111, www.torchlakecafe.com.

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LOUDEST AND WRONG

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by Stephen Tuttle The loudest voices on both sides were wrong: There was no sinister deep state out to take down the president. There was no treasonous conspiracy between Donald Trump and the Russians.

We have to back up to remember why there was a Mueller investigation in the first place.

Long before Mueller, our intelligence community already knew the Russians were interfering in the 2016 elections, including hacking activities and widespread disinformation and misinformation campaigns on the internet and social media. And they knew it was being done to benefit the Trump campaign.

At the same time, there were an unusual number of contacts between those in the Trump orbit and the Russians — so many meetings with so many people that it drew both suspicion and, in some quarters, alarm. The FBI began an investigation into some of these interactions four months before the now infamous Steele dossier surfaced.

Russians, became Trump’s National Security Advisor, which only accelerated and expanded the investigation. Trump asked FBI Director James Comey to back off the Flynn investigation; Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Justice Department investigation since he was another Trump operative who met with Russians; Trump fired Comey over “the Russia thing.”

At that point there were so many entanglements — dozens of meetings involving at least 17 Trump campaign staffers, transition team members, and current White House staffers — the dots were everywhere. When questions of FBI bias arose, Assistant Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Robert Mueller as an independent special counsel.

Mueller’s assignment was two-fold: Determine if Donald Trump and/or his campaign had conspired with the Russians during the 2016 campaign, and if Trump had obstructed justice during the investigation. A career prosecutor and FBI director under two presidents (Bush and Obama), Mueller brought with him a rep-

There were so many dots the FBI would have been derelict not to investigate whether they connected.

Then Donald Trump was elected.

Carter Page, Trump campaign volunteer, and George Papadopoulos, a member of the Trump campaign’s foreign policy advisory committee, both drew scrutiny for multiple contacts with Russians. More troubling was Michael Flynn’s coziness with Vladimir Putin since Flynn had headed up the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Russian hackers then penetrated the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee, Hillary Clinton, and Clinton campaign chair John Podesta. GOP Rep. and Trump supporter Dana Rorhabacher met with Russians in London, then met with Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, months before Wikileaks released the hacked emails.

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Paul Manafort, who had been working for pro-Russian Ukranian politicians at a time we were enforcing sanctions against Russia for their invasion of eastern Ukraine, was named Trump campaign chair.

Then, in rapid succession, Carter Page gave a commencement address at a Russian school while maintaining contact with at least 10 Russians, including at least two known to work for intelligence services; it was revealed that Trump attorney Michael Cohen had met several times with Russians to discuss a business deal Trump denied existed; Donald Trump, Jr., presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner, and campaign chair Manafort met with Russians who claimed to have negative information about Clinton; Michael Flynn met with Russians yet again; and the Steele dossier was published in Mother Jones.

There were so many dots the FBI would have been derelict not to investigate whether they connected. Then Donald Trump was elected.

Michael Flynn, who denied meeting with

utation as a straight shooter: ethical, methodical, and painstakingly detailed.

The shrillest of the Democrats were excited, convinced Mueller would find all manner of wrongdoing. Impeachment and even invoking the 25th Amendment were spoken of in not-so-hushed tones. With each new revelation or indictment, the howls grew louder.

The president and too many Republicans denigrated and belittled Mueller and his team, claiming it was an attempted “takedown” or coup perpetrated by Democrats and a deep state of anti-Trump conspirators in the government.

Neither allegation was even close. Mueller found no conspiracy between Trump or his campaign and the Russians. That should be a relief to all of us, since a president functioning even as an unwitting Russian asset would be a very bad thing.

Mueller, was not, however, able to either indict or exonerate Trump on the obstruction accusation. If the goal was to “get” Trump, the stretch to a sealed indictment for obstruction would not have been a long one. (The grand jury Mueller convened is still active, and other investigations proceed apace.)

An independent special counsel was necessary, and there was nothing illegitimate about the Mueller probe, nor the work done by his team.

We had to know if all those dots were connected. They did find liars and crooks — they filed 199 criminal charges, with 37 indictments resulting in pleas or guilty verdicts sending five people to prison — but no conspiracy.

Mueller and his team should be thanked for their work, not further debased by either side.

The adult in the room did his job. The loud voices were wrong. Again.

Crime & Rescue ILLEGAL FISHMONGER SENTENCED A Charlevoix commercial fisherman and his company were sentenced in federal court for trafficking in illegal fish.

John H. Cross III and John Cross Fisheries Inc. were sentenced in Kalamazoo April 1 for the illegal sale of lake trout. Cross Fisheries was also sentenced for making false records about whitefish purchases.

Cross was ordered to serve 12 months in prison, which he can do intermittently during a five-year probation term. He and Cross Fisheries were ordered to pay $1,032,132 in restitution to the National Fish Hatcheries, which stock Lake Michigan with lake trout.

Prosecutors said that between September 2011 and October 2013, Cross and Cross Fisheries purchased lake trout from someone who used a boat fitted with trap-net gear who was not allowed to harvest lake trout. They attempted to cover their tracks by filing records about the purchases, stating that the seller was a licensed gillnet fisherman who could legally harvest lake trout.

DARK SKY SHOOTER ARRESTED Police arrested a 24-year-old who allegedly fire three rounds from a rifle into a door and window at the Headlands Dark Sky Park.

No one was injured in the shooting, which happened at 7:15am March 29, when the building was vacant, said Emmet County Sheriff’s deputies, who investigated.

Grand Rapids resident Kaiser Lee Gillhespy was arrested April 3 after deputies used surveillance video to identify him as a suspect.

He faces eight felony counts of weapons charges.

PASTER ACCUSED OF SEX CRIMES The pastor of a Traverse City area church is accused of the drugging and violent sexually assault of two men.

Christopher Ryan Cox faces up to life in prison if he is convicted of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is also charged with delivery of methamphetamine.

According to the charges, the 41-year-old pastor at Long Lake Church contacted a homeless man on March 12 and said he needed a “drug buddy.” Cox gave the man meth and another drug, causing the man to become incapacitated.

After repeatedly and violently raping the 19-yearold for most of the night, Cox dropped the man off at the Safe Harbor homeless shelter in the morning and told him he would kill him if he told anyone what happened.

Another man, age 26, told state police investigators that he went to Cox last October to ask for drugs, ended up at Cox’s office, where he became intoxicated, and then was overpowered and sexually assaulted. The attack took several hours and ended when Cox said he needed to get back to his wife and child, according to the charges.

When detectives searched Cox’s office, they found methamphetamine and the date rape drug GBH, bondage items, and male enhancement pills. Cox was sentenced to prison in 2006 following a methamphetamine conviction in Chicago.

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State police believe there may be more victims in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call them at (231) 779-6040.

CHILDREN LEFT AT CRASH SCENE A Grawn man with an extensive criminal record allegedly crashed his car and then abandoned it with two young children inside, strapped into carseats hanging inside the overturned car.

Edward Cortez Walker was arraigned April 3 on charges of home invasion, fourth-degree child abuse, and being an habitual offender.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies believe Walker took a curve too fast and rolled his vehicle off of the road in Green Lake Township on March 28. A woman who witnessed the crash checked on the car and heard children crying inside; when she told Walker that she was calling police, he took off on foot. The children were not seriously injured. Walker, 38, is believed to have next broken into an unoccupied home nearby.

He was arrested at a home in Leelanau County four days later. Walker was on probation for two convictions of second-offense drunk driving with children under 16 in the vehicle. Department of Corrections records show he has seven other felony convictions on his record for breaking and entering, theft, and assault.

WOMAN HELD FOR ONE WEEK A woman called 911 from a home in Frederic to report that she’d been kidnapped and sexually assaulted for over a week.

Crawford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the residence March 20 and found the woman alone in the home. She said a man had held her there against her will and sexually assaulted her several times.

While deputies investigated, the suspect returned to the residence, and he was arrested.

Investigators got a search warrant for the home; they said they found evidence of multiple felony offenses.

The suspect, 38-year-old Paul Brian Alma, faces charges of kidnapping, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal sexual conduct.

Investigators said they expect additional charges to be filed based on evidence contained in electronic devices found in Alma’s home.

ASSAULT CASE LEADS TO DRUG CHARGE When state police went to an Otsego County residence in February to investigate an assault, they found a suspect who also had a large amount of suspicious white powder in his bag.

The suspect, 23-year-old Gaylord resident Robert Rider, was arrested on a probation violation and eventually released. Meanwhile, police sent the powder to the crime lab in Grayling.

After analysis, the substances turned out to be 104 grams of cocaine and some hydrocodone, state police said in an April 1 press release.

Ryder was arrested again, and this time he was charged with possession of 50 to 499 grams of cocaine and domestic violence.

WOMAN INJESTS DRUGS DURING STOP A Cadillac woman apparently attempted to get rid of drugs by consuming them during traffic stop.

State police pulled over a vehicle for speeding on East 34 Road in Wexford County March 31 at 5:30pm.

A 41-year-old woman in the passenger seat was found to be wanted on warrants. When a trooper asked her to get out of the car, she pulled out a syringe that contained an unknown substance. With help from the male driver, the troopers attempted to stop the woman, who was able to squirt some of the liquid into her mouth before she became unresponsive.

The woman was administered three doses of Narcan, an overdose-reversal drug, and she was taken to Munson Cadillac for treatment. The woman faces a charge of resisting arrest.

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Two church-based groups, seven performances, and casts of 14 and 160-plus, respectively. The Easter season is fodder for different shows by two (mostly) different casts that bring Christ to life. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Traverse City will be performing “The Living Last Supper” at three churches in the area, while “The Promise” will be presented four times at New Hope Community Church in Acme.

“The Living Last Supper” brings to life Leonardo da Vinci’s immortal painting, showing the scene at Christ’s last gathering with his disciples. Christ has just told the 12 men that one of them will betray him.

The cast members step out of the freezeframe one at a time to reflect on how they met Jesus, what he has meant to them, and contemplate whether they could be the one who betrays him.

“They all have about a three-minute monologue,” said Kathy Britten, who is directing the show. “They tell their story, based on the Bible, and question themselves.”

They present their soliloquies in groups of three, with a brief musical interlude in between each set.

While “The Last Living Supper” is from a moment in time, “The Promise” is a history of Christ’s time on earth. Another contrast: While “The Living Last Supper” is a fairly bare-bones presentation, with a cast of 14 and a simple set, “The Promise” is a fullblown musical drama involving more than 200 cast and crew members, plus another 100 in advertising, greeting, child care, parking and other supporting areas.

The show got its start when Bud Solem, who owns Fluid Motion Productions, and about a dozen others first performed it at New Hope Community Church in Acme 21 years ago, according to Carolyn Hoover.

“It’s taken from a play called ‘The Promise’ in Glen Rose, Texas,” said Hoover, who is now the director of the local version.

She said numerous churches and organizations across the country now do some adaption of the play. “It’s all taken from the Bible. Each year we change it up a little,” she said. “It’s grown over the years.”

Hoover says whichever scenes are added or deleted, the tells the story of Jesus and his ministry with lots of action: swordfights, miracles being performed, bribery, betrayal, and what’s called the greatest love story ever told.

Hoover said the play is her way of giving

back. “I’m supposed to share the good news.

I come from a performing background, so this is my way of ministering. We want to share hope with people. It’s a gift for the community.”

While the casts are indeed “mostly” different, there is one commonality. Harold Kranick, in his 10th year playing Judas in “The Living Last Supper,” has joined the cast of The Promise as the narrator.

Kranick has an interesting take on his character, whom he doesn’t see as a traitor. “I don’t think he did it because he was a bad guy.

I think he was trying to prove [Christ] wrong.”

Kranick was going to portray Judas last year in “The Promise,” but had to bow out when he got an offer he couldn’t turn down: “The Chicago Bulls needed help with Benny the Bull for the remainder of the season. I worked on scheduling, in-game, skits for videos, and was the voice of Benny and his bodyguard,” he said. As the mascot for numerous Traverse City teams, including Beach Bums, the Hounds, the North Stars, and the upcoming Pit Spitters, as well as the Lansing Lugnuts, Kranick was familiar with the needs and work of a mascot.

The casts of both presentations draw from outside their respective churches.

Britten said over 60 men have participated as apostles during the 21 years of “The Living Last Supper.” This year’s cast includes members of St. Francis and St. Ann’s in Cadillac, as well as St. Patrick. Members from over a dozen other churches work with the group putting on “The Promise.”

CATCH THE SHOWS

“The Living Last Supper” will be performed Friday, April 12, at 7pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City; Saturday, April 13, at 7pm at St. Ann in Cadillac; and Sunday, April 14, (Palm Sunday) at St. Patrick Church at 3pm. There is no charge, but a freewill offering is taken.

“The Promise” will be performed at New Hope, located at 5100 Bethesda Court in Williamsburg, approximately 2.2 miles north of Grand Traverse Resort off US 31 N. Show dates are Wednesday April 17, Thursday April 18, and Friday April 19, all at 7:30pm, and Saturday April 20 at 2pm. All performances of “The Promise” are ASL interpreted. There is no admission fee and no ticket needed. Because of the intensity of some scenes, it is not recommended for small children. Complimentary childcare is provided for infants through 5-year-olds.

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Mystery Solved Along the Iroise coast in Brittany, France, residents have been puzzled by a mysterious phenomenon for more than 30 years. Broken pieces of orange plastic landline phones in the shape of the cartoon character Garfield have been washing up on the beach. BBC News reports the mystery has now been solved: A local farmer remembered the phone parts started showing up after a particularly fierce storm in the early 1980s, and, more important, he also knew the location of a lost shipping container -- in a sea cave accessible only at low tide. Members of the Ar Viltansou anti-litter campaign climbed down to the cave and found not only the remains of the container, but also more Garfield phones, preserved better than any that had made it to the beach. The container cannot be removed, so officials have pledged to keep picking up Garfield phones as they wash ashore.

Unclear on the Concept Bystanders at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport got an unexpected show on March 23 when an unnamed man made his way through Ural Airlines flight registration, then suddenly stripped off all his clothes and ran onto the jet bridge. A fellow passenger told REN TV: “He shouted that he was naked because clothing impairs the aerodynamics of the body. He flies with more agility when undressed.” The nude man, who hails from Yakutsk but lives near Moscow, was intercepted by airport staff before he made it to the plane and was turned over to police, then moved to a hospital. Witnesses said he did not appear to be drunk.

Every Day’s a Holiday You don’t need to be celebrating a birthday to get a special cake these days. In Nashville, bakers at Signature Desserts made the news in early March when they filled an order for a woman trying to sweeten the deal for her husband, who was undergoing a vasectomy.

FOX 17 reported the cake was decorated with lemons and read, “100% Juice, No Seeds.

Happy Vasectomy!” The pleased recipient “loved it!” according to his wife. The news outlet also reports that doctors see a big spike in vasectomies during the NCAA basketball tournament, when men have a constant source of entertainment as they heal.

Fashion Victim I hate when this happens: Jarred Randal Womack, 37, agreed to exchange pants with another man in Boulder, Colorado, on Jan. 22, but after the trade, he decided he didn’t like the other man’s pants after all, so Womack stabbed the man in the back.

Detectives investigating the incident later found the pants in question soiled with feces, which “could be the reason for the altercation,” according to the police affidavit.

The Daily Camera reported that Womack was eventually charged with first-degree attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault and robbery; the stabbing victim sustained life-threatening injuries.

Seriously?

At Palapas Tacos in Anaheim, California, the menu is presented in English and Spanish, which proved to be a bridge too far for one customer on March 25. On that day, a Monday, the unnamed man saw a sign advertising “Fish Tacos for $1.99 All Day”

under the heading “Especial de Viernes,” or Friday Special. He became upset when he found out he couldn’t get the Friday special on Monday, yelling, “That’s bulls---! It says it in Mexican. We’re not in Mexico. We’re in America! ... I’m an American!” Palapas’ owner Juan del Rio followed the man outside to talk with him, but the man pulled out his phone, saying he was going to call “Immigration!

Because you’re not legal!” “I just feel like it’s sad that there’s people (who) actually think like that,” del Rio told FOX 11. “But over a taco?”

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Mistaken Identity Passengers on a Melbourne, Australia, commuter train dove under seats, cried and texted their loved ones on March 28 when police locked down the Flagstaff Station in response to a report of a man with a rifle case acting suspiciously, according to the Associated Press. As it turned out, Will Austin, a busker aboard the train, was performing breathing exercises in advance of playing his didgeridoo -- an indigenous wind instrument that Austin was carrying in a long bag. Oblivious to police wearing body armor and carrying assault rifles, Austin admitted “I probably looked pretty suspicious, I suppose, just waltzing around and slowly walking out” before officers stopped him to search his bag.

Nothing to see here.

Suspicions Confirmed -- Two employees of an Enterprise Renta-Car store in Arnold, Missouri, couldn’t figure out why they suddenly felt dizzy and shaky on March 14, but after visiting an urgent care, they were transferred to a nearby hospital, KMOV reported. Police Lt. Clinton Wooldridge said officers questioned an unnamed 19-year-old Enterprise employee who admitted he put LSD in the water bottles of two of his co-workers, as well as in a third worker’s coffee cup, because they had “negative energy.” The two affected workers were fine after the drug wore off, and law enforcement is waiting for lab results before charging the young man, possibly with second-degree assault and possession of a controlled substance.

-- The nerve! Solange Troncoso paid $1.99 for a bag of TGI Fridays Sour Cream & Onion Potato Skins at a Bronx convenience store in June 2018. On March 27, she filed suit against TGI Fridays in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, claiming that the company misleads consumers because the snacks contain potato flakes and potato starch -- but no skins.

According to Reuters, Troncoso claims she and other consumers have been defrauded into buying an “inferior product.”

Awesome!

Along the border between Mexico and the United States, the battle over a wall rages on.

But one Los Angeles artist has taken matters into his own hands. Inspired to “Make America Grate Again,” Cosimo Cavallaro is repurposing blocks of expired cotija, a hard cheese from Mexico, to build his own wall in Tecate, California. Cavallaro’s wall is 5 feet high, and he hopes to make it about 1,000 feet long, he told the Los Angeles Times. “To spend all this money to keep dividing the countries, I think is a waste,” Cavallaro said.

“You see the waste in my wall, but you can’t see the waste in (Trump’s) $10 billion wall, which in time will be removed? It sounds cheesy, but just love one another.”

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BEYOND THE BALLROOM

Options for weddings and receptions

By Ross Boissoneau Northern Michigan is famed for being a great setting for weddings. But beyond its quaint township halls and many beautiful resort ballrooms, there are a number of ceremony and reception sites of all sizes and styles that not everyone knows. We went to work digging up a list of lesser known sites you might want to consider for your special day. Ready to engage?

groomsmen will no doubt have a blast getting ready in the Clubhouse (includes a basketball court, of course).

Amenities include a private bridal suite, flat screen TVs, wireless sound system, walk-in cooler, complimentary wedding planner, weekend availability from Friday to Sunday morning, tables, chairs, and spacious, lighted parking, Wireless Internet, covered outdoor area.

Capacity: Up to 250.

Cost: Starts at $9,000 for 50 guests Sonshinebarn.com. (989) 705-8777

Garvey Family Wedding Barn Williamsburg The Barn, originally built in the late 1800s, has been lovingly restored by the Garvey family. The 40-by-60-foot barn can accommodate up to 150 people, plus there’s a 36-by-40-foot cedar deck, providing room for additional 80–90 people; it can be tented, as can much of the surrounding grounds. Views?

It’s a pastoral setting nestled in a small valley.

Amenities? Landscaped outdoor ceremony area with arbor, wine barrels, rustic bar setup, large ceiling fans, dance-floor quality flooring in barn, column lighting, assistance with planning, scheduling, and vendor selection.

Cost: $5,000 for barn rental.

Needs: Catering, tables and chairs, toilet facilities www.traversecityweddingbarn.com.

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Top of theHill The Homestead, Glen Arbor While the Homestead offers an array of resort facilities, it’s really hard to beat the top of the ski hill. OK, make that impossible; that breathtaking view overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan, with the Manitou Islands in the background, can’t be duplicated. And riding to the site in a chairlift? Oh yeah. Amenities include wedding event coordinators onsite, chairs, power for lights, DJ or musicians, onsite catering, cleanup by resort staff, and exclusive use of the site for 2½ hours.

Capacity: Up to 170.

Cost: $1,500 in May, $2,500 June–September, $2,000 in October. www.TheHomesteadResort.com, 231-334-5300

Sonshine Barn and Events Gaylord Owners Denny and Sandy Freeman renewed their vows at their farm as part of their 50th-wedding anniversary celebration. A year later, they hosted their granddaughter’s wedding reception, followed by their grandson’s wedding.

Tested and true, the farm was transformed into a wedding venue in 2016. Guests can stay in the 4,000-square-foot farmhouse (sleeps 24), and the groom and his

St. Ambrose Cellars Beulah The winery, brewery, and meadery is also home of Sleeping Bear Farms honeys and related items. The on-site barn is the hub of the wedding festivities. It includes a stage area for DJ or band, dance floor space, and bar area. There’s also an outdoor ceremony site and use of the property for photography.

Other amenities include ample parking, use of venue the day before the event for set-up and rehearsal, and use of venue the day after event for cleanup. Needed are tents, tables,

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and chairs; portable restroom facilities; catering; any decorations; and music needs, whether live music or DJ. Cost: $2,900 www.stambrose-mead-wine.com/tastingroom/weddings, (231) 342-5056 Ramsdell Manistee Manistee’s great showplace is an outstanding venue in which to see a theatrical or musical performance, but there’s more than the theater. The Rotary Grand Ballroom provides historical ambience, Victorian elegance, and simplicity; Hardy Hall is a smaller, more intimate venue. The Ramsdell offers a catering kitchen with warmers, coolers, and a freezer; comfortable tables and chairs; Wi-Fi and elevator accessibility.

Capacity: Rotary Grand Ballroom, 300.

Hardy Hall, 100.

Cost: Starts at $700 for Hardy Hall; up to $3,150 for theatre ceremony, Hardy Hall, and ballroom reception. www.Ramsdelltheatre.org, (231) 398-9770 City Opera House Traverse City The historic City Opera House offers history and modern amenities, all in the heart of downtown Traverse City.

Rentals include the use of the lobby and/ or auditorium, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, green room, tables and chairs (décor and linens are the responsibility of the rental party), and a COH event manager onsite.

History comes alive with the surroundings, including a turn-of-the-century curtain and backdrop, and Victorian red-velvet chairs.

Capacity: Varies with needs, from under 100 to large parties of 300–400, or use of the theater with a capacity of 650. For sit-down dinner, capacity is 220 Cost: $1,500–$3,00 for weddings; $4,000$6,000 for receptions www.cityoperahouse.org, (231) 941-8082

Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Sure, town halls are a popular choice, but few offer such ambience and history (after all, it’s right there in the name). Boasting small-town Up North ambience, HERTH offers a large hall with a stage, period lobby, sound system, and your choice of round or rectangular tables. You have your own choice of caterer; nearby Siren Hall restaurant provides on-site beverage service.

And whether for the ceremony or relaxation before, during, or after the reception, the beach is right across the street.

Capacity: 200-plus Cost: $800 (add $200+ to set up the day before) www.ertownhall.org, 231-486-0224 Traverse City Civic Center Amphitheater Many people don’t even know it exists, as it’s hidden away on the Traverse City Civic Center grounds. The new and improved natural amphitheater at the Civic Center is — or will be — available for rental, following the summer season of Parallel 45 Theatre. Christine Erickson, the director of parks and recreation for the county, says that will be sometime in mid-August. The partnership between the county and the theatre group is providing an opportunity to “bring it back to its former glory,” according to Erickson. Capacity and pricing are yet to be determined.

Twin Lakes Camp Traverse City Another Grand Traverse County-owned park, this one is being emphasized as an event venue. Set on the shores of serene Twin Lake off Long Lake Road, it boasts a lodge building, dormitory, cabin, and pavilion with a fireplace. Besides the lake views, there are eight trailheads. Gilbert Lodge includes a commercial kitchen, fireplace, and outdoor patio.

Capacity: Up to 100 seated, or 200 overall, at

Oliver Art Center

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the lodge. The dorm sleeps 140.

Cost: $176 for the pavilion, $296 for the lodge off-season, $348 in-season (Friday–Sunday) www.grandtraverse.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Twin-Lakes-9 Oliver Arts Center Frankfort Not just an art gallery, the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Arts Center is getting into the eventhosting business as well. It offers a unique venue — hey, it’s already decorated! And as the gallery shows change, so too does that décor. Plus it offers views of Betsie Bay and Lake Michigan. It has an area for a bar and other rooms as well. Tables and chairs are provided; cocktail tables are not. Catering options are wide open, and it does have a full kitchen, as well as a staff member on-site to assist or troubleshoot. Parties must end by 11, with the facility closing at midnight.

Capacity: 140 Cost: $3,000 plus tax. Additional time for setup available at $250/hour Lifesaving Station Elberta Owned by the village of Elberta, the Life Saving Station is a beautifully restored historic building on Betsie Bay. It opened in the early 2000s as an all-in-one destination wedding and reception venue. It’s available from 8am to 2am. The venue provides tables and chairs. Most choose to use the outdoor deck overlooking the waters for the dance floor. Choose your own caterer.

Capacity: 130-plus. Add tents, and capacity goes to 350, though you’ll need to provide more tables and chairs.

Cost: $2900 rent per day, $500 reservation fee www.villageofelberta.com/life-saving-station, (231) 651-0058 Nature Michigan Retreat Maple City When Bryan and Emma Cloninger found 78 acres of pure, untouched Michigan beauty, they embarked on the process of building an event center fit to celebrate the most important moments in life. Knowing one day isn’t always enough, they decided to add luxury camping (go ahead, call it glamping) accommodations. Now Nature Michigan Retreat offers everything from free Wi-Fi access, video projectors, and screens to a massage room, bars, warming kitchen, locker room with toilets, showers and changing areas, an outdoor terrace, and even a mezzanine with VIP lounge and a kid-friendly area.

Capacity: 176, or 167 with dance floor; with tent, will accommodate 350 Cost: $5,500 off-season, $6,500 in-season Saturday; other days/packages available w w w. nature mi chig an . com / w ed ding s , 231.709.3182 Rocky Top Farms Ellsworth Rocky Top Farms is known for its fruit butters and preserves, but it also features Rocky Top Preserve, a wildflower-filled valley in the midst of a 300-acre cherry orchard. Couples can say “I do” next to the spring-fed pond, among the surrounding birch trees, or in the cherry orchard under the arbor, with glimpses of Lake Michigan as a stunning backdrop. In addition to the Rocky Top Preserve, Rocky Top Farms is home to two custom-built timber-framed cabins and has two glamping sites. And Bonus: The cherry butter or raspberry preserves make easy and tasteful (tasty?) wedding favors for guests.

Cost: Starts at $900 for wedding site only, up to $5,000 for glamping, cabins and camping for two nights.

Capacity: 250 RockyTopFarms.com, (231) 620-0809 BlueBridge Events Center Grawn Located on 10 acres between Traverse City and Interlochen, BlueBridge is a natural outgrowth for Chris and Stephanie McCrumb, who have variously served as wedding officiant, wedding coordinator, floral designer and decorator. The property is home to a number of different on-site venues. The Bridge Chapel and the Bridge Centre offers a covered outdoor patio and a large dance floor. The Blue Chapel and the Blue Centre likewise feature patio and dance floor, though smaller. The Woodside Chapel and the Woodside tent is an outdoor seasonal site. Other settings include the bridges, a wedding swing, a large gazebo, BlueBridge park with a small vineyard, and access to Ellis Lake by way of golf cart.

Onsite services include DJs, flower service, rehearsal dinner and brunch spaces, alcohol and bartenders.

Capacity: 260 at Bridge, 160 at Blue, and 60 at Woodside.

Cost: $7,000, $6,000 and $4,000 respectively BlueBridgeEvents.com, (231) 668-6950 Bay Harbor Equestrian Center Bay Harbor Resort offers a boatload of sites. Almost literally, as its several private

beach and waterside options attest. Sunset Beach, the Observation Platform and the Marina Beach all overlook the glistening waters of Little Traverse Bay. Among the unique settings is the Bay Harbor Equestrian Center. The property offers several options for weddings, receptions and related activities: An upstairs bar and lounge, an indoor venue and several outdoor venues perfect for tents.

Capacity: Up to 500 Cost: Pricing ranges from $350-$6,000 depending on the day of the week, season and venue selection.

Cherry Basket Farm Omena Cherry Basket Farm is a restored 120-year-old farm just north of the historic village of Omena. The 10-acre farm offers a restored farmhouse, gambrel-roofed two-story timber-framed barn, gardens, handicapped-accessible restrooms, and onsite parking. Rental of Cherry Basket Farm requires catering services by onsite Epicure Catering, LLC. Cherry Basket Farm offers easy access from M-22, separate bride and groom dressing areas, a forested ceremony site, lower barn area with bar, cocktail tables, bar stools and a gift table, farmyard and — wait for it — yard games, crisp white pole tent for dining (with removable window sides and dimmable lighting), tables and chairs. Then you go upstairs for dancing and general merriment, with a dance floor, seating for 50, a coffee station, dessert station and ample power for band or DJ. Capacity: 225 Cost: Determined on a client-by-client basis CaterLeelanau.com, (231) 360-0042 The Music House Museum Acme Talk about unique. The Music House is a 100-year-old dairy barn that is home to some of the most amazing and rare antique automated musical instruments in the world. A 12-rank 1917 pipe organ and a huge 1922 hand-carved Belgian dance organ stretch the width of the balcony. Imagine George Gershwin playing at your wedding — and there he is, courtesy of an original player piano. The turn-of-the-century setting furthers the atmosphere of a bygone era. Enjoy the ambience in the Hurry Back Saloon with its long Mahogany bar, Italian crystal chandelier and working orchestrians and nickelodeons. Then your guests can wander through the Acme General Store with its pot-bellied stove, shelves of oldfashioned remedies, tools and foodstuffs.

Outside catering available for the real food, while tents and portable restrooms can increase the capacity.

Capacity: 60-80 Cost: $1,500 plus deposit Tasting Room at Stormcloud Frankfort The Stormcloud Tasting Room at the Brewery is a new venue, with a new use. As the brewery began to max out its brewing capacity at its original downtown location, it looked across town for a new, bigger location. In so doing it built in a tasting room and beer garden. They are now available for special events such as wedding receptions.

Course, it requires additional catering (food trucks are a staple) but there’s plenty of brews on tap: 11 beers and one cider, along with a wine and non-alcoholic beverage menu. Hey, there’s even a charging station for your electric car. Try finding that at your basic ballroom.

Capacity: 57 interior, 50 lawn area Cost: Starts at $500 for the tasting room Fox Hill Event Center Cadillac Inside, the spacious event center welcomes guests. Outside, Fox Hill is nestled in a beautifully landscaped, private hill overlooking the city of Cadillac. Guests can mingle on the manicured lawn and in the courtyard featuring a waterfall. You can even have the wedding ceremonies on the landscaped patio. The stone courtyard features a pergola which makes the perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony. Guests can enjoy the sunset and then dance under the stars in our courtyard. The facility is complete with lobby, coatroom, bride’s room, bathrooms and space to setup a bar.

Catering is provided by the Blue Heron Café.

Accommodations? Three hotels are within a quarter mile.

Capacity: 275 Cost: Three levels, starting at $1,500 Friday and Sunday, $2,500 for Saturday Portage Point Resort Onekama The Portage Point Resort hews back to the beginning of the last century.

Construction began in 1903, and it is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its historic banquet room features a wonderful view looking three miles east across Portage Lake through its massive picture windows. In the middle of the room is a large hardwood dance floor and stage,

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and through the French doors is the bar area. But wait, there’s more: You can also have outdoor events and ceremonies on the lawn in front of the beach and Portage Lake.

Guests can stay right on property, choosing from cottages and condominiums.

Capacity: 180-plus, depending on venue Cost: Varies depending upon details PortagePointResort.com, (810) 348-3586 Cobblestone Farm Kingsley This picturesque farm outside Kingsley exudes rustic charm and country romance.

The grounds include the farmhouse (built in 1914), where the bridal party will get ready on the big day; the similarly historic barn; the wedding area next door to the barn, a.k.a. the Hitchin’ Post; and a triplepeaked wedding tent where everyone will gather to enjoy the bride and groom’s first meal as newlyweds. Fun amenities? You bet: There’s an Old Time Photos photo booth, complimentary popcorn and candy bars, even outdoor games and a huge fire pit.

Onsite staff will assist with planning and coordination, as well as setup and teardown.

Capacity: 200 Cost: $4,999 Fridays, $5,999 Saturdays cobblestonefarmstc.com, (231) 392-5486 Mackinaw Trail Winery Petoskey Many of the region’s vineyards and wineries offer space for weddings and/or receptions. Mackinaw Trail Winery goes further than most. Start with the fact it has a 40 by 80 pavilion with bridal preparation room, restrooms, catering preparation room. You want ambience? There’s a fireplace, a panoramic view of the vineyard, a gazebo located down by the pond (perfect for the wedding ceremony), and a patio.

Beer and wine of course, including two complimentary bottles of champagne, as well as free wine tastings during the first year of marriage and a bottle of wine on the couple’s first anniversary. Tents and catering are readily available but not included.

Capacity: 200 Cost: $4,000 MackinawTrailWinery.com, (231) 487-1910 Willowbrook Mill Northport Start with a wedding in a gazebo overlooking the Northport Marina. Then process through the quaint town at the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula to the old (like 175 years old) mill, passing by the namesake willow tree and a water wheel on

a flowing creek that exits to Grand Traverse Bay. Inside, the rustic charm of a doublesided fireplace (one of three fireplaces) complements the ballroom with its exposed beams. The stone surround windows, foyer, all-seasons room, lower level patio and screened porch complete the warm and elegant atmosphere. The casual elegance of Willowbrook Mill offers a storybook setting.

Capacity: 130-plus Cost: $6,000 for 2019 dates (very few available); $7,000 for 2020 dates WillowbrookMill.com, (231) 534-2142 Kirkbride Hall Traverse City Options abound at Kirkbride Hall, located in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Weddings often take place on the historic Front Lawn, home to the largest northern Michigan arboretum. Or you can opt for the intimate and dramatic surroundings of Kirkbride Hall itself. Built between 1883 and 1885, it served as the chapel at the former Northern Michigan Asylum.

Today, the restored and unique round room features windows on all sides bringing in plenty of natural light, complemented by the chandelier suspended from the soaring ceiling. The hint of old-world glamour mixed with contemporary elegance in the unique setting makes Kirkbride Hall a truly unique experience. Amenities include dressing areas for the both bride and groom, dance floor, wedding coordinator, and a prep kitchen, linens, silverware and glassware all provided.

Capacity: 160 for reception, 220 for wedding Cost: $2,000-4,500 for reception; includes 12 hours of event time with set-up and clean-up.

KirkbrideHall.com, (231) 941-1961 Lavender Hill Farm Boyne City One of the largest commercial lavender farms in Michigan, this unique farm is home to 25 varieties of lavender, as well as honeybees and a historical barn dating from the 1920s. It hosts a variety of related activities, such as showers, rehearsal dinners and brunches, as well as weddings and receptions. Wedding ceremonies take place among the rolling hills of lavender, then the bride and groom and guests can dance the night away under the grand chandelier in the beautifully restored barn. Included are tables, chairs, white linens and napkins for up to 150, as well as set-up/tear-down services.

Added touches are romantic lighting and a whisky barrel bar.

Capacity: 150 Cost: Varies depending upon details LavenderHillFarm.com, (231) 582-3784

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Unique: Sophia Tolli Y11895B Raven | $2,023 Beaded overlace and satin fit-and-flare gown with an illusion lace back.

By Jillian Manning Northern Michigan has become one of the state’s top destinations for weddings. But how far does a bride have to go to find the perfect dress?

The answer: Not far at all. With more than a dozen dedicated wedding dress boutiques in the northwest Michigan, brides these days can find The (Other) One without having to drive downstate — or roll the dice online.

To help brides find their aisle-ready gown, we asked several local boutiques to choose three dresses: one that’s timeless, one that’s trendy, and one that has distinctive flair. Read on for designers’ tips on upcoming trends and what makes shopping Up North a special treat.

Classic: Natalie’s In-Store Exclusive | $899 A little classic and a little modern, this gown features a delicately beaded V-neckline and illusion button-up back with lace appliques.

Contemporary: Maggie Sottero Liberty | $1,359 Layers of lace add dimension and texture to the fit-and-flare silhouette, while a plunging illusion neckline ensures all eyes are on you.

Unique: Adrianna Papell Platinum Viola | $1,999 Perfect for the boho bride, bands of delicate, hand-placed beading wrap from front to back on the sheath-style gown.

Eternal Elegance Bridal, Gaylord Opened in May 2018, Eternal Elegance Bridal brought to life owner Katie Maves’ dream to give every couple the perfect wedding. She focuses on providing that personalized touch that brides can’t get at chains or massive stores.

“Shopping at Eternal Elegance is a more personal experience than a bigger store,” says Maves. “The store is open to only you and whomever you choose to bring to let us focus on your day. We pride ourselves on being able to bring your dream to reality, no matter the timeframe or budget.”

As the store nears its one-year mark, Maves is predicting mermaid, trumpet, and fit-andflare styles to continue trending, with lace and tulle as popular fabric choices.

Natalie’s Bridal and Tuxedo, Traverse City Home to more than 200 gowns, Natalie’s Bridal and Tuxedo is a Traverse City staple, and Natalie Lange herself has been in the wedding business for over 26 years.

“I love using the knowledge of everything we have in our store to help a bride pick her gown,” says Lange. “We help find the gown that gives her that ‘aha’ moment.” Lange’s mission is to help a bride feel like herself in a dress, and she’s excited to see more nontraditional looks headed our way in 2019.

The store carries designers you’d find in a big city — think Kleinfeld in New York — all while providing a personal experience close to home.

Classic: Marni | $2,500 Cut in an exquisite corded lace, this fitand-flare silhouette is classic, yet modern with a gorgeous long train and sculpting stretch lining.

Classic: Vivian Bridal Gown | $270 The perfect balance of simplicity, elegance, comfort, and style, the Vivian is great for all body types and wedding venues.

Contemporary: My Petit Cheri Top with Demetra Skirt | $1,850 This two-piece gown is inspired by the 2018 royal wedding with an updated, modern vibe. The ivory stretch crepe is so flattering and very easy to move and dance in.

Unique: Page | $1,300 For the bohemian bride, this flowy, tiered dress features chiffon panels that keep it light and airy with delicate cotton lace embroidery. Perfect for a beach or garden ceremony.

One Oak Bride, Traverse City This boutique’s name — and its owners — have the perfect NoMi love story. Annie Zimmerman and Renee Sovis grew up on the same block in Traverse City, and today, the best friends have come full circle to offer a “one-of-a-kind” indie bridal shop in their hometown.

“We believe that every bride deserves the best bridal experience,” says Zimmerman. “We work with all women designers — women we have met and whom we 100 percent stand behind. Your dress is coming to you through real people, from real people.”

What does Zimmerman see for 2019? “Since the royal wedding, we have seen a big nod toward minimalism, with simple gowns paired with a fun belt or lace-trimmed veil. There are also lots of bold, floral appliques and uniquely placed embroideries. This trend is all about texture and fun pops of color.”

Contemporary: Aviana Infinity Dress | $460 Cut generously to provide maximum versatility and comfort, this floor-length silk gown has infinity straps can be wrapped in many different styles, perfect for transitioning from service to reception.

Unique: Avita | $250 Ideal for low-key ceremonies and beach weddings, the shorter style allows you to run around barefoot without worrying about your bottom hem.

Yana Dee, Traverse City Yana Dee has been designing and creating clothing full time since she originally started her apparel business 15 years ago. Her store at 157 E Front St. in Traverse City opened in 2014 and offers everything from pajamas to active wear to — many are surprised to find out — wedding gowns.

“All the dresses we have are ethically made right here in Traverse City using natural, sustainable fabrics,” explains Abby Rose, sister of Yana Dee and store manager. “Traverse City is a destination town for a reason — this region has perks you just can’t get anywhere else.

Custom-made, sustainable wedding dresses happens to be one the very special things about this area.”

When it comes to trends, Rose says the store isn’t very concerned with what’s hot at the moment. “Hopefully a bride will cherish her wedding photos for decades,” she says. “Who wants to look back at these pictures in 30 years and think ‘That dress is so 2019’? We design and create wedding dresses that are beautiful, flattering, and timeless.”

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The New Groom With more couples seeking out relaxed wedding vibes and venues, traditional black tuxes are giving way to more color and casual style.

By Craig Manning Used to be that the classic black tuxedo was the standard garb for grooms. It was simple and no-frills, while still fancy and formal. It looked good without drawing any attention away from — let’s face it, the focus of the whole affair — the bride and her gown.

For most modern grooms, though, the classic black tuxedo is far from the go-to option.

On the contrary, today’s grooms and their groomsmen are opting for almost anything else: different colors; suits instead of tuxes; outfits that shirk wedding day conventions entirely. The trends have changed.

“Overall, in the past five years or so, we have definitely noticed more guys wanting a more slim-fit or tailored look,” said Natalie Lange, proprietor of Natalie’s Bridal & Tuxedo in Traverse City. “Color-wise, greys and blues have become increasingly popular. Blue is the trending color for 2019, with anything from navy to cornflower. And a lot of guys are wanting suits rather than tuxedos.”

While these styles might account for what is hot men’s wedding fashion right now, the truth is that nothing is off the table.

According to Maurie Allen, proprietor of the Traverse City men’s clothing store Captain’s Quarters, the biggest change to come along in men’s formalwear in the past 5 to 10 years is the “real diversification” of what grooms are looking for. Part of that shift is fashiondriven, and on that front, Allen’s views align with Lange’s. He says greys and blues are by far the most popular options for wedding tuxes and suits right now, with tan and khaki also seeing huge surges of popularity for summer beach weddings.

However, Allen also notes that some grooms will still go for classic black, while others might opt for nothing fancier than jeans, a nice dress shirt, and a classy vest.

For a casual summer wedding, he’s seen many grooms skip the dress shoes in favor of sandals. Captain’s Quarters serves customers that run this full gamut — a fact Allen attributes to northern Michigan’s rapidly growing status as a wedding destination.

“Captain’s Quarters is servicing weddings from all over the country,” Allen said. “And it used to be that pretty much everybody we worked with was from within a 50-mile radius.”

Often, out-of-town brides and grooms that choose Traverse City, Mackinac Island, or other northern Michigan spots for their wedding destinations prefer a local store like Captain’s Quarters for suit or tux rentals, so groom and groomsmen don’t have to travel with their formalwear. Allen says that wedding parties from other parts of the country bring different tastes and stylistic preferences to the table, pushing the diversity of what the store needs to offer.

But out-of-town influence isn’t the only factor driving more versatile wedding fashions Up North.

For years, the go-to wedding venues in northern Michigan were some mix of churches, hotels, country clubs, and event centers. But Allen has noticed a definite trend toward less formal weddings. Today’s hot venues are on beaches, in barns, or at vineyards. There’s also been a big spike in the popularity of backyard receptions. These shifts have had a notable affect on the outfits that grooms choose — to the point where Captain’s Quarters actually encourages

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customers to decide on a venue before even thinking about tuxes or suits.

“For some of those venues, having tremendously formal outfits just doesn’t fit the bill,” Allen said. “If it’s a church wedding, it’s typically more formal; if it’s a barn wedding, it’s not. So, I think the first part of the decision is selecting the venue. Once that’s decided, we can go from there and offer a lot of suggestions.”

Lange agrees. For hot-weather weddings especially, she says grooms can and should skew toward less formal (and less heavy) outfits.

“If you’re getting married in the summer, or going for a more relaxed or casual look, lose the jacket,” Lange said. “It’s totally unnecessary in the heat, or at a backyard ceremony. Opt for dress pants and a dress shirt, with vests and ties that coordinate with the bride and bridesmaids.”

All the diversification in venue, vibe, and theme means that brides and grooms have more freedom with men’s wedding fashion than ever before. Jacket or no jacket; tie or open collar; dress shoes or sandals; the unified look of a three-piece tuxedo or the relaxed mismatch of a navy sport coat over white pants and a white shirt. There’s a ton of room for grooms to make their wedding style their own.

The uptick in variety also means formalwear shops like Natalie’s Bridal and Captain’s Quarters need to be prepared for a range of preferences. Natalie’s Bridal has 25 tux and suit styles in store, plus over 100 others that grooms can order. Captain’s Quarters has 45 different tux styles, all in various colors, plus a slew of different suit

options. The store can also order from tux rental catalogs like Jim’s Formalwear and Milroy’s Tuxedos, if grooms want something that isn’t already in stock.

Wedding parties shopping at Captain’s Quarters can take advantage of other resources, too. For instance, the store has a book on hand that is packed with color samples — for vests, ties, pocket squares ,and other accessories — sourced from local bridal shops, which share details about their popular colors and styles so that Captain’s Quarters can plan accordingly and match colors for men. The Downtown Traverse City shop even has an online app that lets grooms build their outfits virtually, drawing from every tuxedo style, tie style, and color the store has to offer.

These resources allow northern Michigan’s formalwear stores to serve the increasingly disparate and dynamic needs of grooms and groomsmen. Whether you are looking for a classic black tuxedo, a vibrant blue suit, or a casual outfit that will be comfortable to wear on a beach in the 90-degree July heat, these shops have you covered. And if they don’t, they’re willing to jump through hoops to help you achieve a certain vision.

“We’re seeing more and more adventure every year,” Allen said. “Sometimes we just have to cringe and say, ‘Oh, I think that’s a great idea. Let’s make that happen for you.’

But we’re learning as we go. And truly, I think it’s great when we have all those variations of interest in people that come in to consult with us, because then we start thinking of new ideas too. It’s good for everybody.”

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Putting a Ring on It?

HERE’S WHAT’S HOT. Wexford Jewelers

By Ross Boissoneau One ring to rule them all? Not anymore.

National trends, backed up by local experts, point to variety — more colors, more stones, and more shapes — being the spice of engagement and wedding rings these days.

According to wedding-everything site The Knot, pear, oval and cushion diamonds have become more popular, due in large part to celebrity trend-setters like Priyanka Chopra, Cardi B, Karlie Kloss, Hailey Bieber, and others. It says we should expect to see lots of these out-of-the-box and out-of-theround rings this year.

Nationally known jewelry designer Jade Trau concurred, telling Brides.com the same thing. “2019 will be the year of the pear stone,” she said.

Maybe, maybe not. Brandon Adkins, the assistant manager at Miner’s North in Traverse City, doesn’t disagree with the assessment of different shapes, just with any one in particular becoming prominent.

“Halos are pretty popular. We’re starting to see a little more use of fancy shapes, like oval and pear,” he said.

“Ovals are really popular,” agreed James Smith, owner of James C. Smith Fine Jewelry in Traverse City. Smith said his shop designs about 75 percent of its rings, “so everything is original.”

Emily Nichols, one of the owners and managers at Wexford Jewelers in Cadillac, said she is seeing more shapes as well. “Anything halo is a close second”

in popularity at her store, she said. The most popular? A custom rose wedding set designed in-house. “My sisters are both designers, and they have made an entire line.

It’s been our best-seller the last eight years.”

So new shapes. But what about color?

Yes, the times, they are a-changing there too.

Scheherazade Jewelers online said couples are getting together to select stones that carry a special meaning for them or creating their own patterns out of stones they love.

Smith agreed with that assessment, saying he is seeing more individualized choices. “I think people are thinking outside the box,” said, citing the increasing popularity of rubies, sapphires and corundum. “Rubies are red, sapphires are every other color.”

in both yellow and rose gold increasing. “It used to be about 90 percent white gold. Now it’s about 75 percent.”

That mirrors national trends: “Yellow gold is on the rise for 2019,” trumpeted the Knot, noting the lustrous metal works with both diamonds and colorful gemstones.

Modern Gents Trading Company goes one better: “Everyone loves rose gold. While it has already been trending in fashion jewelry for some time, it’s just starting to gain ground in wedding ring settings. The soft, feminine shade adds a touch of romanticism to any stone it’s paired with.”

Don’t stop at different colors of gold — materials beyond gold are also on the upswing. Scheherazade Jewelers says today’s

“A lot of young millennials are looking for simple, earthy, organic styles,” said Nichols. At Wexford Jewelers, that means creating a number of different styles of rings that mimic nature in terms of branches, twigs or bark.

“People are really getting into colored stones,” agreed Nichols, “especially as side stones. Here in Cadillac, people love to put birthstones in, whether it’s theirs, their spouse or children.”

Embracing different colors includes the bands as well. Adkins said white gold still sets the pace, but he is seeing more yellow gold, even rose gold being used for accents.

Smith said he too has been seeing interest

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modern couple is likely to choose a nontraditional ring material, which Nichols said can include tungsten, cobalt, stainless steel, titanium, even ceramic or silicone. “Ceramic comes in a beautiful black and never loses its shine,” she said.

Reasons for choosing other materials range from a desire to be original to cost, even security. “We have a lot of factories in this area and people are at risk of a ring

catching on something and pulling the finger right off,” said Nichols. That makes some choices risky, such as titanium, which is so hard it cannot be cut off — or resized, for that matter.

Other options are completely different styles. “A lot of young millennials are looking for simple, earthy, organic styles,” said Nichols.

At Wexford Jewelers, that means creating a number of different styles of rings that mimic nature in terms of branches, twigs or bark.

Nichols is optimistic that another trend will continue: Strong sales. She said 2018 was an outstanding year and she’s hoping for more of the same. “Our numbers are up, and last year was great. We’ve successively been getting better and better. I know it’s because we do custom designing.”

Not that all agree with the trends. Or even that people should buy into what’s hot.

“The last thing you want your significant other to be wearing for years and years is something that was ‘trendy’ a decade ago,” said Andrew Brey of Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls in Harbor Springs.

He knows whereof he speaks. “When I first started in this business, I worked for one of the largest independent stores in the country, Borsheims, in Omaha, Nebraska.

This was in 2006, and princess cuts were a very hot seller. Fast forward to 2019, and I don’t see princess cuts that often anymore.”

So what does he recommend? “In my opinion, less is more when it comes to the mounting of a ring. A round brilliant cut is always a great choice and never gets old.”

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Onstage host for the event will be awardwinning radio and television journalist Cynthia Canty, whose weekly radio show, “Stateside,” is heard throughout Michigan.

Northern Express interviewed The New York Times best-selling author about her writing and editing process.

Northern Express: First things first. The YouTube video of you throwing out the first pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game was impressive.

Lisa Scottoline: [laughs] I was so proud of myself. I actually practiced. I didn’t want to throw like a girl. Of course, I also worried about my hair.

Express: You’ve said that your novels “begin and end with character.”

Scottoline: I do what the character logically would do next. I go where they lead me. A page turner isn’t about car wrecks. It’s about getting readers to follow your character’s train of thought. That creates a real intimacy.

It’s how you engage readers.

Express: What was it like to write about teenagers?

Scottoline: It’s hard. I made of point of going back to a high school. I spoke to their English class and talked to them about their lives. You come to understand that they’re 100% as sophisticated as adults. And you get an idea of what they might be like as adults.

Express: So what motivated you to quit your law career and write?

Scottoline: I always secretly wanted to become

a writer. I was a single mom. I wanted to stay home with my daughter and raise her. It took six years to get published. I was really broke.

But I just wrote and wrote. One rejection letter said, “We don’t have room for another writer, and if we did, it wouldn’t be you.”

Express: That’s brutal! Judging from your successes, though, you figured out the style that’s best for you.

Scottoline: I live on a farm, so every morning the horses and chickens have to be fed.

Then I write. Every day. I don’t work from an outline. I write 2,000 words a day, and I stay in my chair until I have that much.

Sometimes it takes until midnight.

Express: You’ve said you try to “stay out of the way” when you’re writing. Explain.

Scottoline: I don’t look back. The question for me is always; What happens next. It’s a very solitary process, and by nature, I’m a people person.

Express: So you don’t stop and edit while you’re putting together the book?

Scottoline: I do no editing until I get the whole draft done. I think about something Hemingway said: “Write drunk, edit sober.”

Express: So typically how long are the writing and editing phases?

Scottoline: Usually it takes me a couple of months to write a first draft. That’s my least favorite part because it’s so mentally preoccupying, and I’m anxious. I have to write a story I believe in. Then I edit for about three months on my own. I make sure there’s no excess stuff. You can do that forever. I do it until my publisher calls up and says, OK, hand it over. [laughs] Express: Are you happiest when you’re writing a book or when it’s done?

Scottoline: Honestly, I’m happiest when I’m done.

Express: Which five people would make it to your desert island? No family members.

Scottoline: Oh, I’ve never been asked that. Shakespeare, for his story structure, dialogue, and humor. Nora Ephron because I love her wit and erudition. Erma Bombeck because she’s a personal hero, especially for her family stories. And — you’ll laugh — Lady Gaga, because she’s a woman who’s found her voice. I’d take Philip Roth because of the way he opened up American fiction to the immigrant experience. And there’s Larry David [Seinfield co-creator and star of the semi-autobiographical HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm].

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Scottoline: One book would be “Angela’s Ashes” [by Irish-American writer Frank McCourt]. Another is [Harper Lee’s] “To Kill a Mockingbird” because it shows justice depends on who you are. I would also take [James Clavell’s] “Shogun,” and “Soldier of the Great War,” by Mark Helprin. And I’d take [Philip Roth’s] “Portnoy’s Complaint” because I never had read anything like it at all. It’s so voice-y and exuberant. It’s just alive! It’s groundbreaking and honest.

Express: What do you mean by “voice-y”?

Scottoline: Roth tells the story a certain way, and it’s a way that no one else would tell it but that character. I think voice is the most important thing in any novel, and by that I mean it’s the way that a character tells a story.

And voice reveals character in a subtle way.

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RACE TO THE TOMB 5K: 9am, New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. This course is mostly on paved roads, with a quick journey through a cherry orchard on a hard packed surface. $25 if registered by March 27; $30 afterwards. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity - Grand Traverse Region. runsignup.com

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“PETER PAN” ADULT AUDITIONS: 10am, GHS Alan L. Gornick Auditorium, Gaylord. For 12 years & older. gaylordcommunityproductions.com

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RAPTOR FEST: Mackinaw City, April 5-7. Todd Katzner from Idaho will share progress on Golden Eagle Conservation. Plenary speaker David Cuthrell will tell about eagles & other birds of prey studied through the Michigan Natural Features Inventory program. Five concurrent break-out sessions address topics ranging from raptor photography to wind energy & raptors. There will also be a Meet & Greet reception, a live raptor program & dinner, & a choice of four field trips. mackinawraptorfest.org/registration.html

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TADL MAKERFEST: 10am-2pm, City Opera House, TC. Celebrating the arts, crafting & technology with regional Makers & STEAM partners. tadl.org

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BECOMING A BIODIVERSITY EXPLORER: AN INTRO & GUIDE TO INATURALIST.ORG: 10:30am, Petoskey District Library. Discover the plants & animals on our lands. Featuring Derek Shiels, LTC director of stewardship.

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EVENT POSTPONED: AUTHOR SIGNING: 11am, Horizon Books, TC. Mychea will sign her latest book, “Someone’s Gonna Get It.” horizonbooks.com

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FRESHWATER SYMPOSIUM: Horizon Books, TC. Western Michigan University students & guest speakers will be focusing on the importance of our fresh water systems in this informative symposium. Two sessions will be offered: 1-3pm with guest Michael Delp & 3-5pm with guest Glenn Wolff. Free.

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CONCERT FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS: 3-10pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Help raise awareness on issues including mental health, suicide prevention, substance abuse & homelessness. Includes performances by NMC Music Students, Hail Your Highness, Deadlight Holiday, Little Graves, Joy Decision, The Lofteez, & Seth Bernard & Gregory Stovetop. 935-4066. Free.

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“RISE UP” DANCE BATTLE FOR THE CURE: 6pm, TC Central High School Auditorium, TC. Held in honor of Karen Annis. Help remember those who are battling cancer or who have passed. For $10 have your loved one’s picture displayed throughout the show. Enjoy a night of entertainment with The Dance Center, Design Dance Company, Co-Creative Partner Dancing, NMC Modern & Hip-Hop, Crystal Bindi Studios, TC West Dance teams & many others. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life. Tickets: $10 at door.

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“MARJORIE PRIME”: 7:30pm, OTP Studio Theatre @ the Depot, TC. An elderly woman’s memory is fading but now she has a handsome young holographic image of her deceased husband to feed her life story back to her. $17 + fees. oldtownplayhouse.com

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AARON LEWIS: SOLD OUT: 8pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. “The State I’m In” tour, acoustic songs & stories in a strippeddown performance of a man & his music. $53, $63, $68. lrcr.com/event-calendar/concerts/ aaron-lewis

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apr 07

sunday

BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8am-noon, Rainbow of Hope Farm, Kingsley. rainbowofhopefarm.weebly.com/future-events.html

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“I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY”: This one act play is presented by Harbor Springs Middle & High School students. Free.

7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center Theater, Petoskey.

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Singer songwriter Seth Bernard returns to the Gopherwood stage at Cadillac Elks Club on Sat., April 13 at 8pm with a new group of friends in tow. Seth’s tastes run from folk and blues to rock. Opening act Rick West brings his tunes about our home state. Tickets: $7-$15. gopherwoodconcerts.org

RAPTOR FEST: (See Sat., April 6)

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TC CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: The Park Place Hotel & Conference Center, TC. Chocolatiers from around the state & region will offer tastes & conversation about their product. Featuring live music, shopping, door prizes, demonstrations, & a celebration of the history of MI’s chocolate.

Supports the Northwest Food Coalition & feeding the hungry in our communities. Held from 11:30am-2pm & 2:30-5pm. $20 adults, $11 12 & under. $15 for kids’ cake decorating workshop. tcchocolatefestival.com

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“MARJORIE PRIME”: 2pm, OTP Studio Theatre @ the Depot, TC. An elderly woman’s memory is fading but now she has a handsome young holographic image of her deceased husband to feed her life story back to her. $17 + fees. oldtownplayhouse.com

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“PETER PAN” ADULT AUDITIONS: 2pm, GHS Alan L. Gornick Auditorium, Gaylord. For 12 years & older. gaylordcommunityproductions.com

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HOW TO BE PREPARED: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Mike Thompson, emergency manager for Kalkaska & Crawford counties, will discuss the need for & the how to’s, of preparing your family, neighbors & communities for survival in the event of a catastrophic incident. 231-331-4318. Free.

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JUDY MCGRATH: ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION: 2-4pm, Laurentide Winery, Lake Leelanau. Judy’s art will be available for viewing through April. eventbrite.com

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MEETING OF LE GRANDE TRAVERSE SOCIETY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: 2-4pm, VFW Cherryland Post 2780, TC. Following a short business meeting, you will be writing thank yous to veterans, planning for the annual Bake Sale fundraiser, playing a fun game while learning something at the same time, & making hunter’s bags for a craft. For more info, email: legrandetraversesociety@gmail.com Free.

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SUNDAY SERIES RECITAL: DOUBLE REEDS STAMPEDE: 4pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Petoskey. Free will donation. glcorchestra.org

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PETER MULVEY: 4pm, Sleder’s Family Tavern, TC. Peter began his career on the streets of Dublin as a busker & from there moved on to performing in the subways & streets of Boston.

This led to his first record deal & a leap to fulltime national & international touring. His music spans rock & roll, folk, jazz & Americana. 9479213. $20 advance; $25 door.

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COOKBOOK DINNER SERIES PRESENTS LOCAL SPIRITS WEEK: (See Sat., April 6)

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POETS’ NIGHT OUT: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. poetsnightout.org

apr 08

monday

ANTRIM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: 5:30-7:30pm, Seven Bridge Scenic Pathway, Rapid City. 231-331-4318.

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“PETER PAN” ADULT AUDITIONS: 6pm, GHS Alan L. Gornick Auditorium, Gaylord. For 12 years & older. gaylordcommunityproductions.com

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NACHO MACHO MAN: 6pm, NMC, East Hall Basement, TC. Nachos & a discussion about men’s perspectives in the #MeToo movement.

NMC staff Marcus Bennett, Paul Kolak, Steve Dixon & Scott Herzberg will lead this conversation with students. nmc.edu

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RED DIRT ROAD: 6pm, Samaritas, Acme. Join Lin Alessio, founder & president of the Red Dirt Road Foundation, as she tells the story of how one young woman’s determination to learn how to sew women’s accessories deep in the Cambodian Jungle created a worldwide organization known as Red Dirt Road, & changed the

lives of those who live in her village. Optional $5 buffet-style dinner will be served at 5pm.

Register: 922-2080. Free.

---------------------SOUP & BREAD: 6pm, The Little Fleet, TC. Local chefs donate four or more soups & there is plenty of bread to dip or munch on its own. You make a donation, pick up a bowl, & eat soup & bread. April’s proceeds will benefit Grass River Natural Area. grassriver.org

---------------------GT HUMANISTS PRESENT “CHERRYLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 101”: 7pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Learn about a local/regional power utility company & what makes it -- as a cooperative -- different from other utility companies. Tony Anderson, Cherryland’s general manager, will offer a brief history of the Cooperative, & key energy issues of our day. Free. gthumanists.org

---------------------SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES: 7pm, The Leland Lodge. Join John Elchert & Greta Carlson of The Leelanau Enterprise for a small business workshop on effective print advertising. Free. lelandlibrary.org

apr 09

tuesday

FREE SCORE WORKSHOP: 11:30am-1pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. “Building Your Business Plan - Research & Planning.” Reserve your spot. traversecity.score.org

---------------------TAKE BACK THE NIGHT: 5pm, Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front St., TC. NMC’s 4th Take Back the Night is a community event with a focus of ending sexual, relationship, & domestic violence of all forms. Participants will embark on a march through downtown TC, followed by a speak out designed to empower survivors & advocates, and provide connections to community resources. Free. Find on Facebook.

---------------------CELEBRATING CINEMA ARTS: 6:30pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Featuring a free showing of “Santa Fe Trail.” oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

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MICHIGAN REDISCOVERED: 6:30pm, Benzonia Public Library. Join author Ron Rademacher for a road trip across MI to more than a dozen destinations most folks have missed.

Discover the underground rathskeller in the Irish Hills, gravity mystery in Frankfort, Monarch Butterfly Migration, Lady Godiva in MI & more. A hospitality & book-signing period will conclude the program. Free. benzonialibrary.org

---------------------“THE NESTING CYCLE OF SONGBIRDS”: 7pm, Northern Lights Recreation, conference room, Harbor Springs. Presented by Petoskey Audubon. Featuring Susan Kielb, a retired Ann Arbor science teacher. Free.

apr 10

wednesdau

GREAT BOOKS FOR AVERAGE MINDS WITH NORM WHEELER: 2pm, Leland Township Library. What is the nature of happiness? Is it a choice, or a knack some folks have? Can we choose to be happy despite the negative circumstances that can surround us? Materials will be provided ahead of time. Stop by the front desk at the Library to pick up your materials.

“Homework” will take 1 – 1.5 hours per session.

Free. lelandlibrary.org

sented by the GT Bay Area Stroke Club.

Featuring Lighthouse Neurologic Rehabilitation Center recreational therapist Olivia Jacques, CTRS. munsonhealthcare.org/services/stroke/ support-for-survivors

Free. schoolship.org/news-events/volunteertraining-events

GIRLS ONLY! FREE NORTE STRENGTH SESSION: 4:30pm, Brockmiller Elite Endurance, TC. For middle & high school students.

Reserve your spot. eventbrite.com

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------------------------------------------COMMUNITY PASTA DINNER: 5-6:30pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Elk Rapids. Free; donations welcome. stpaulselkrapids.org

---------------------GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Big Buck Brewery, Gaylord. Networking, music, cornhole, buck pong, appetizers & more. Wear summer attire to be entered into a prize drawing. $5 chamber members; $10 notyet members. gaylordchamber.com

---------------------INLAND SEAS: VOLUNTEER SCHOOLSHIP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: 5:30-7:30pm, NMC’s Freshwater Studies Building, Room 112, TC. Benthos + Seamanship. Free. schoolship.org/news-events/volunteer-training-events

---------------------“CALLED TO RESCUE” FILM PREMIER & FUNDRAISER: The Grand Traverse Circuit, TC. Enjoy this family friendly film that showcases the work being done on 16 farm animal sanctuaries across the country. Leading environmental activists are also featured, including musician & composer Moby, author of “World Peace Diet,” Dr. Will Tuttle, & musican Tony Kanal. Created by local residents Chef Loghan Call & and Naomi Call. A plant based dinner created by Chef Loghan Call will be served at 6pm. Tickets for dinner & film are $25. The film will be shown at 7pm. Film only tickets are $10. eventbrite.com

---------------------SINGLES TOUR MEET UP: 6pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. Meet other craft beer lovers. Free brewery tour & 5 oz logo glass. Free. rightbrainbrewery.com/23/upcoming-events

---------------------CAN I KISS YOU?: 6:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Communication is key in all relationships. Mike Domitrz presents a program through honest discussion & humor that teaches you how to ask for what you want - without having to play any of the games. Open to the community & to high school students ages 16 & up. Sponsored through the Michigan DHHS Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program. Free. Find on Facebook.

apr 11

thursday

2ND ANNUAL “A WORLD WITHOUT ABUSE” COMMUNITY ART EXHIBIT: 4-6pm, Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, TeamZero Suite, TC. traversebaycac.org

---------------------MAINTAIN YOUR TREES’ HEALTH: 12:30pm, Golden Fellowship Hall, Interlochen. Join Tom Deering from Deering’s Tree Service as he discusses how to identify common illnesses that affect local trees & ways you can help keep your trees healthy. Optional lunch served at noon for a $3 suggested donation for those 60 years & over; $5 for all others. Must register in advance: 922-2080. Free.

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MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BENZIE AREA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: 2pm, Benzie Historical Museum, Benzonia. “Learn the History of Native Americans in Michigan” with Vicki Wilson.

CONFEDERATE SYMBOLS & FREE SPEECH PRESENTATION: 4pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. “The Confederate Flag, Confederate Monuments, & Free Speech” will be presented by Mike Nagle. Recent events, like the conflict in Charlottesville, Virginia, have re-ignited debate concerning the role of Confederate monuments in public places as well as free speech. By donation. benziemuseum.org

“BENEFITS & RESOURCES OF RECREATION FOLLOWING A STROKE”: 2:304:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, TC. Pre-

INLAND SEAS: EVENING CREW TRAINING: 5:30-8pm, Capt. Thomas M. Kelly Biological Station, Suttons Bay. Line Handling + Knots.

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---------------------ACCELERATE OTSEGO - PITCH NIGHT COMPETITION: 6pm, Gornick Auditorium, Gaylord. Support entrepreneurs. Enjoy appetizers. Free.

FREE SCREENING OF “REINVENTING POWER, AMERICA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOM”: 6pm, NEW Interlochen Public Library, 9411 Tenth St. After the film discuss what Grand Traverse Area Citizens’ Climate Lobby is doing to solve the climate challenge. Vicki Olsen (Clearwater Conservation Committee) will talk about new solar projects in the area. Find on Facebook.

---------------------SOLACE AND SOLIDARITY: SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE: 6pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Miss Michigan 2018, Emily Sioma, will share her personal journey as a sexual assault survivor, raise awareness of the issue & encourage other survivors to be proud of their recovery journey. Benefits the Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area. $20/person. mynorthtickets.com/events/solace-and-solidarity

---------------------“MARJORIE PRIME”: (See Sat., April 6) ---------------------IN THE MOOD - A 1940’S MUSICAL REVUE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. An upbeat musical revue that celebrates America’s Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra & other idols of the 1940s. $38 pit, $33 orchestra. tickets.interlochen.org

apr 12

friday

2ND ANNUAL “A WORLD WITHOUT ABUSE” COMMUNITY ART EXHIBIT: (See Thurs., April 11)

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LUNCHEON LECTURE: THE SAXOPHONE: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Saxophone virtuoso & Charlevoix High School Band Director Tom Harder will tell us about this popular instrument & play some flashy music written to show off its unique attributes. Reservations required. 231348-6600. $12; includes lunch.

---------------------LIFE LUNCH: AIR FORCE ONE: 12-1:30pm, NMC, University Center, Rm. 215, TC. 30,000 Ft. with the Commander in Chief. Join TC native retired Chief Master Sergeant Rose White Hutchinson, who in 1976 was the first female steward to fly on Air Force One, as she relates what her life was like while serving under Presidents Carter, Reagan & Bush. Bring your lunch. $10. 995-1700.

“SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.”: 7pm, Cadillac High School Auditorium. Based on the DreamWorks Animation film & Broadway musical, “Shrek The Musical Jr.” is presented by the Footliters Junior Players. $10 advance at ticket outlets; $11 online; $12 door. cadillacfootliters. com/tickets

---------------------UP NORTH BIG BAND: 7-10pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. 30’s & 40’s Swing & Big Band Dancing.

Dance lesson: 6:45-7:30pm. $10 adults; $5 students w/ ID at door. redskystage.com

---------------------“INSIDE/OUT: SELFIES OF THE SPOKEN KIND” BY OTP’S AGED TO PERFECTION: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. Freewill donation. oldtownplayhouse. com/get-involved/aged-to-perfection.html

---------------------“MARJORIE PRIME”: (See Sat., April 6) ---------------------THE RED ELVISES: 9pm, City Park Grill, Petoskey. A Russian-American band that performs funk rock, surf, rockabilly, reggae, folk rock, disco & traditional Russian styles of music. $10. blissfest.org/concert-series

apr 13

saturday

E G G S T R AVA G A N Z A : 1-3pm, The Ellsworth Community Park Pavilion.

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FREE COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNTS: 10:30am, First Congregational Church, TC. Indoor face painting, food & two bounce houses. Outdoor egg hunts organized by age groups, & one more bounce house. Parents will be able to take outdoor photos of their child with the Easter Bunny. A Special Needs Egg Hunt will be held at noon. fcctc.org/events/community-easter-egg-hunt

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BIG LITTLE HERO RACE: 9am, NMC, TC. A superhero-themed race; wear your favorite superhero costume. The fun run is free, & NMC’s College for Kids will sponsor it so that every child who participates will receive a cape. Following the race will be face painting, balloon animals & more. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. The one-mile fun run starts at 9am; the 5K & 10K start at 9:30am. $20 students, $30 adults. biglittleherorace.com

---------------------FRIENDS OF THE TRAVERSE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY MEDIA SALE: Traverse Area District Library, TC. The members-only pre-sale is held from 9-10am. The public sale runs from 10am-4pm. Shop from thousands of quality used CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, & an assortment of vinyl records. All items are $2 each. tadl.org/event/friends-of-tadl-media-sale

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SPRING BIRDS & EBIRD: 9am, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Learn to ID birds by sight & sound & log observations online using eBird. $5. grassriver.org

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ANGELA SAXON STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: 10am-5pm, 10666 S. Watkoski Rd., TC. On display: “Creek + Waterfalls,” a series of Saxon’s new paintings & monotypes. Free. angelasaxon.com/creek-waterfall-april-studio-openhouse

VETERAN INFO COFFEE TALK: 2-4pm, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room.

The GT County Department of Veterans Affairs provides outreach to veterans, veteran dependents & surviving spouses. tadl.org/interlochen

ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: 5:30pm, Elk Rapids District Library. Featuring an open house with an exhibit of handmade & altered books by area artists. This show, called “Book-Paper-Scissors” is offered in collaboration with the Jordan River Arts Council. Free. elkrapidslibrary.org

---------------------BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS’ 2ND ANNUAL WINE EVENT: 6pm. Tonight features the Winemaker’s VIP Reception. Join one of the 5 participating wineries & restaurants: Mission Table w/ Bowers Harbor Vineyards; Boathouse Restaurant w/ Brys Estate; Mari Vineyards w/ Sorellina; Left Foot Charley w/ Trattoria Stella; & Brengman Brothers w/ Boathouse Restaurant. $50. tcbigswineauction.org

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---------------------EASTER EGG HUNT: 10am-noon, American House Charlevoix. Also, get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Free.

---------------------FRIENDS OF THE MANISTEE COUNTY LIBRARY APRIL SHOWERS SALE: 10am-4pm, Book House, behind the Manistee Library.

---------------------HEATHER SCHMAKER AUTHOR EVENT: 10am, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey.

Heather is the author of “The Griffins of Castle Cary.” For kids ages 8-12. Free. mcleanandeakin.com

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BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR: 11am-3pm, Benzie Central High School, Benzonia. Free. benzie.org

---------------------STICKS & SKATES FAMILY FUN DAY: 11am2pm, Centre Ice Arena, TC. $5/person or $20/ family. Includes hot dogs & skate rentals.

---------------------EASTER HOP: 11:30am-1pm, Downtown Gaylord. 989-350-5316.

---------------------INLAND TOWNSHIP EASTER EGG HUNT & CRAFT SHOW: 12-4pm, Inland Township Hall, Interlochen. Egg hunt starts at 1pm. Free.

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AUTHOR READING + NEW POEMS: FLEDA BROWN: 3-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Fleda is the author of “Growing Old in Poetry.” horizonbooks.com

---------------------LOCAL AUTHOR ANNE-MARIE OOMEN: 3pm, Empire Township Hall. Presented by Glen Lake Library. Anne-Marie will read from “Elemental: A Collection of Michigan Creative Nonfiction,” a 2019 Michigan Notable Book selection. glenlakelibrary.net

---------------------ROCK N JAM: 4:30pm, The Rock of Kingsley.

A community play-along for music lovers of all ages. Free. facebook.com/pg/therockofkingsleyMI/events

---------------------DANI KNOPH - FISH WATER COLOR EXHIBIT: 5-7pm, Ethanology, Elk Rapids. ethanologydistillation.com

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS’ 2ND ANNUAL WINE EVENT: 6:30pm, Kirkbride Hall, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Tonight is SOLD OUT. Featuring a cocktail reception, guest speaker Steve McClatchy, a live auction, & live music & libations. $100. tcbigswineauction.org/events

---------------------PETER PAN BALLET CONCERT: 6:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. The Dance Center Youth Ensemble will present a one-act ballet, “Peter Pan”. In addition, the concert will include performances by The Dance Center Competitive Dance Team, as well as Ballet Virtuoso & Studio Company performing excerpts from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” $15/child & senior; $20 adult. dance-center.net

---------------------“SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.”: (See Fri., April 12)

---------------------BAYSIDE TRAVELLERS CONTRA DANCE: Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. 7-7:30pm: Basic Contra dancing lesson. 7:30-10:30pm: Contra & square dancing. Live music by Aunt Lu & The Oakland County All Stars. $11 adult, $7 student & $9 member. dancetc.com

---------------------“INSIDE/OUT: SELFIES OF THE SPOKEN KIND” BY OTP’S AGED TO PERFECTION: (See Fri., April 12)

---------------------“MARJORIE PRIME”: (See Sat., April 6) ---------------------GOOD ON PAPER IMPROV: 8pm, West Bay Beach Holiday Inn Resort, TC. Enjoy 90 minutes of improvised shenanigans & laughter. $10.

---------------------GOPHERWOOD CONCERT: SETH BERNARD & FRIENDS W/ OPENING ACT RICK WEST: 8pm, Cadillac Elks Club. Seth’s tastes run from folk & blues to rock. West brings his tunes about our home state. $7-$15. gopherwoodconcerts.org

apr 14

sunday

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS’ 2ND ANNUAL WINE EVENT: 12-3pm, Sorellina, TC. Today features the BIGS Bubbles & Brunch. $75 + tax & gratuity. tcbigswineauction.org/events

---------------------COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT: 12:30pm, Trinity Lutheran School, TC. Free. Find on Facebook.

PETER PAN BALLET CONCERT: 1pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. The Dance Center Youth Ensemble will present a one-act ballet, “Peter Pan”. In addition, the concert will include performances by The Dance Center Competitive Dance Team, as well as Ballet Virtuoso & Studio Company performing excerpts from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” $15/child & senior; $20 adult. dancecenter.net

---------------------8TH ANNUAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: 1:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy six original one act plays written by regional high school students who have been matched with national mentors.

Free. cityoperahouse.org/young-playwrightsfestival-performance

---------------------“INSIDE/OUT: SELFIES OF THE SPOKEN KIND” BY OTP’S AGED TO PERFECTION: 2pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. Freewill donation. oldtownplayhouse. com/get-involved/aged-to-perfection.html

---------------------TSO PRESENTS CARMINA BURANA: 3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. With Kevin Rhodes, music director.

Featuring vocal soloists Kimberley Dolanski, John Bragle & Gustav Andreassen, & the combined voices of the NMC & Interlochen Academy choirs. Tickets are $28 to $65. Students & first-time attendees eligible for a 50% discount. traversesymphony.org/concert/carmina-burana

---------------------THE BOARDMAN REVIEW - ISSUE 7 RELEASE: 4pm, The Workshop Brewing Co., TC. Featuring food, drink, live music by Peter M. Melichar, live readings, films, locally produced clothing & bags, & photography. Find on Facebook.

---------------------TAHS HISTORY SALON SERIES: 5-7pm, 123 Speakeasy, TC. History ambassadors will present stories of Traverse City past. Share your own stories, those of family members, or stories you have researched or heard over the years. Tonight’s theme is “Illicit Operations.”

Free. downtowntc.com

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17TH ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS JURIED EXPOSITION: CALL FOR YOUNG WRITERS: Elementary, middle & high school students who attend schools served by the Char-Em ISD (or home school students in Charlevoix or Emmet counties) are invited to submit one work of poetry, prose, or one of each. Must be submitted online by a parent or teacher beginning at 9am on Tues., April 2 through 5pm on Fri., April 12.

The submission page is located under Teacher Resources on the Petoskey portion of Crooked Tree’s website. crookedtree.org/petoskey

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BOYNE CITY INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-noon, City Hall, Boyne City.

---------------------GAYLORD DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, The Alpine Plaza, main hallway, Gaylord.

---------------------THE VILLAGE @ GT COMMONS, TC INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Held inside the Mercato. Enjoy local fresh produce, eggs, farm fresh cheese, local meats & more.

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ANNUAL REGIONAL STUDENT EXHIBITION: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. High school works are juried by special guest artists for display in the Beck Gallery, & area elementary & middle school works are accepted for display in the Borwell & Entrance Galleries. Certificates of Excellence will be presented during the Exhibition Opening on Fri., April 12 from 5-7pm.

The exhibition runs through April 26. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

---------------------40TH ANNUAL SUTTONS BAY ART FESTIVAL POSTER CONTEST: Open to all ages. Include the date: August 3-4, 2019. Marina Park, Suttons Bay in an 11” x 17” format. Deadline: May 10, 2019. Winner receives $350 & the art is used as the official announcement for the Art Festival. suttonsbayartfestival.org/postercompetition-2

---------------------“WOOD, WOODS, WOODEN”: Glen Arbor Arts Center. An exhibition that approaches the material (wood), the place (the woods), the state (wooden) from fresh, innovative & inventive perspectives — & carves into wood – the material, the place & the state – to reveal new layers of understanding, inquiry & thinking. Runs through April 11. See how the woods are doing these days, after an historic wind storm devastated great swaths of Leelanau County woodlands about four years ago. glenarborart.org

---------------------GREAT NORTHERN FINE ART - FINE CRAFT EXPO: An outstanding fine art—fine craft open to all MI artists 18 & older, offering eight juried category awards - $500 each, & a grand award determined by the People’s Choice: $1,500.

Can submit through May 31. Downtown Grayling becomes an art gallery during the fifteen days of voting: July 19-Aug. 3. Artists’ demos & the Performing Arts Music Competition will take place on Sat., Aug. 3, concluding with the awards gala at 5pm at Paddle Hard Yard, Grayling. artisanvillage.org/call-for-entries.html

FUNNY BUSINESS COMEDY SHOW: Saturdays, 9pm, Odawa Casino, O Zone, Petoskey. odawacasino.com

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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. Featuring stories, crafts & songs. 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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GAYLORD AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, GAYLORD: - 100-DAY PROJECT WEEKLY CHECK-INS: Held each Mon. at 1pm through April 29. Bring the work you’ve been doing or get inspired by others.

- ARTFUL AFTERNOONS: Have fun learning about art history & culture. Free. Wednesdays through April 24 at 1pm. gaylordarts.org

---------------------HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC: - CALL FOR ARTISTS: MODERN ARCHETYPES: An all-female artist exhibit exploring the idea of human consciousness & how archetypes unite all of us. Submit up to 2 pieces each which really capture the idea of the role archetypes play not only in your own life personally, but in society as a whole. Deadline to apply is July 1 at midnight. Exhibit runs Sept. 6 - Oct. 4.

- “NEU HISTOIRES”: Runs through April 30.

This exhibit by Jesse Jason features a collection of abstract, narrative works with a central focus on the imaginative world that weaves its way through reality. higherartgallery.com

---------------------NORTHPORT ARTS ASSOCIATION: - CALL FOR ARTISTS - NORTHPORT PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT: Open now through May 1. Artists paint July 27 & 28. Reception & wet paint sale on July 28, 6pm at the Village Arts Building, home of the Northport Arts Association.

- CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Through May 31.

Northport Photo Exhibit: June 21-30. Limited to 35. Photographers Reception: June 21, 6pm. northportartsassociation.org

2019 YOUTH ART SHOW: Crooked Tree Arts Center Galleries, Petoskey. Artwork created by Char-Em ISD & home school students, kindergarten through grade 12. The opening reception will be held on Sat., April 13 from 2-4pm.

Runs through May 11. crookedtree.org

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WHEN HELPING HURTS: 6:30-8pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC. The “Small” Group Experience by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert.

If you are interested in learning about the root causes of poverty, as well as approaches to assist the poor without further hurting them, then attend this five week session of discussion & video presentations. Runs March 13 & 20, & April 3, 10 & 17 from 6:30-8pm. You can also attend the Wednesday Night meal from 5:306:15pm. Free. tcpresby.org

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through May 5. The story of millions of refugees with millions of packages, suitcases... sacks. “Life packages” that hold the desire to survive. In this exhibition Ben-Ami sculpts the packages carried by refugees shown in Reuter’s new photos in iron & then mounts them to the photo in place of the photographic image of the package.

- 2019 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Runs through May 5.

Featuring art made by local artists over the last year, juried by a regional arts professional.

Hours: Mon. - Sat.: 10am-5pm; Thurs.: 10am8pm; Sun.: 1-5pm. dennosmuseum.org

“MESDAG & THE MASTERS OF THE SEA”: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. A collection of life-sized prints of 30 historic paintings by five of the world’s greatest seascape painters.

An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 12 from 6-8pm & feature insights on the artists’ techniques from resident painter, art historian & former NMC Art Department chair, Paul Welch.

Welch will return Sat., April 27 for a second presentation held from 1-3pm. Exhibit runs through May 4. twistedfishgallery.com CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS, CHARLEVOIX: - SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION: Runs through April 6. Showcasing artwork created by regional high school students.

- “PORTRAITS OF WHIMSY”: Paintings, assemblages & sculptures that illustrate that “whimsy” can truly acquire the status of sophisticated fine art. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 12 from 5-7pm. Runs through June 8. charlevoixcircle.com/exhibits.html

---------------------DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - “ENTIRE LIFE IN A PACKAGE”: Runs

Deadline for Dates information is Tuesday for the following week.

CALEDONIA CRANKS UP THE VOLUME ON COWPIE August 8–10 are the dates for this year’s Cowpie Music Festival, which takes place, naturally on a farm outside of Caledonia, Michigan. For 2019, the Cowpie headliner is Michigan band Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers; additional performers for these “three days of peace, love, and music” include Lady Ace Boogie, Sophistafunk, Desmond Jones, Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish, Olivia Mainville, Slim Gypsy Baggage, Melophobix, Biomassive, Covert Operations, and Traverse City’s own accomplished musician/producer/ mandolin player Don Julin. The fest’s goal is to offer up a mix of West Michigan performers, as well as regional and national bands. For more info, visit www. cowpiemusicfestival.com …

In other Michigan music fest news, Founders Fest is set to hit downtown Grand Rapids on June 22. It’ll be the 12th year of the festival, which will include headlining sets from blues jam-band Gov’t Mule, reggae outfit Toots and The Maytals, R&B diva Macy Gray, and Grand Rapids’ own hip-hop performer Lacy Ace Boogie.

Also on stage will be the “FBC All-Stars,” which will feature performers from the staff of Founders Brewing Company (the event’s host). The fest has also been retooled to

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make it more accessible to the physically challenged. Tickets are available now online at www.eventbrite.com …

The Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent of America’s Grammy Awards, just passed out all of its honors to a host of talented Canadian musicians, including pop singersongwriter Shawn Mendes, who won in five out of the six categories he was nominated in, including Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year (yes, it’s a separate award), Artist of the Year, and Single of the Year for his single “In My Blood.” Also snagging Junos were Michael Buble (for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year), Post Malone (for International Album of the Year), and Avril Lavigne, who won the Juno Fan Choice Award …

Folk-rock band The Head and the Heart has announced the date for its latest album release, Living Mirage, which will hit physical and digital outlets May 17.

The album’s first synth-pop single, “Missed Connection,” can already be heard on indie radio and streaming sites. This will be the band’s fourth full-length album and follow up to its 2016 effort, Signs of Light …

LINK OF THE WEEK Late-night host James Corden cranks out plenty of worthy Carpool Karaoke segments, but one of his latest is especially worth a watch:

Huge rap-pop act Migos, including Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, not only sing along with Corden but also help him “upgrade” his wardrobe. Check out the tunes and the laughs at tinyurl.com/corden-migos …

THE BUZZ Spiritualized will be in concert at the Royal Oak Music Theater on April 10 …

Detroit/Grand Rapids performer Alyssa Midcalf has released her debut album, Novelty, with mixing and production by Matt Black …

Beaver Island is planning to kick off a

new Celtic music fest (tentatively called The Emerald Isle Irish Féile) in September 2019 …

The Black Keys has announced a big fall tour of North America, with Modest Mouse on board as opening act. That tour will make two stops in Michigan: one on Oct. 5 in Detroit, and another on Oct. 8 in Grand Rapids … and that’s the buzz for this week’s Modern Rock.

Comments, questions, rants, raves, suggestions on this column? Send ’em to Kristi at modernrocker@gmail.com.

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James Blake – Assume Form – Republic

Blake’s been zipping around on a pile of side projects over the past few years, including collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Future (on the Black Panther soundtrack), Chance the Rapper, and Bon Iver. But now he returns with his third album, which both continues his long list of collaborations and returns to some of the more pensive songwriting of his earlier sets. Highlights include the ruminative “Barefoot in the Park” (with Rosalia); the very radio-ready “Where’s the Catch,” featuring Andre 3000; and the hypnotizing refrains of closer “Lullaby for my Insomniac.”

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t’s not a sophomore slump for writer-director Jordan Peele.

Fresh off his Oscar win for the genre-pushing work of genius that was Get Out, he returns to the screen with another audacious piece of storytelling. And while he’s certainly not slumping, Us is also not a Get Out-level triumph. Rather, it’s a follow-up wherein the brilliance is perhaps a little more muddled, but the thrilling entertainment and heady filmmaking is still plenty there. A family comedy, a home-invasion thriller, and potent work of social commentary, it’s about a family, led by an absolutely astounding Lupita Nyong’o, who encounters a family of mysterious doppelgängers (basically feral versions of ourselves) with less-than-good intentions. Terrifying, unnerving, and thematically complex, the film’s mysteries, Easter eggs, and metaphorical ambiguity lends itself to both repeated viewings and rich post-viewing discussions.

With Gloria Bell, Oscar-winner Sebastián Lelio (A Fantastic Woman, Best Foreign Film 2018) has remade his own Chilean film, Gloria. Now before you go dismissing this as unnecessary, or claiming that Englishlanguage remakes can never be as good the original, did I mention that this remake stars one of the greatest actresses of our time, Julianne Moore, in a role that is tailor- made for her magnetic talents? I mean, if this wasn’t a remake, you could almost swear the part was written especially for her.

And while the chance to see Moore as she exuberantly lets go and comes into her own on the dance floor is worth admission alone, the film also builds upon Lelio’s original in delicately humorous and other interesting ways.

So who is this Gloria Bell? Well, she’s a divorcee who, despite some setbacks and feeling a little unneeded by her now-grown children, is committed to enjoying life. She works a decent job in insurance and lives in a perfectly fine apartment — well, fine except for the mentally unsound neighbor whose hairless cat continually breaks into her house (one of the film’s best and most meaningful bits).

She goes to yoga, calls her kids, has lunch with her mom, meets up with her best friend, and consoles a co-worker. And then a few nights a week, Gloria goes out to her favorite dance club (that plays a stellar mix of late ’70s and early ’80s hits). Sure, she might be hoping to meet someone there, but more importantly, she just really loves to dance — even on her own.

But then she does meet someone: the likable John Turturro, and it all seems too good to be true until, of course, it’s not.

It’s difficult to describe much more of the plot of Gloria Bell, because not much really happens. There’s no major obstacle or that much drama, but there are these really great scenes where you are completely drawn into Gloria’s delights and despairs. It’s a very quiet

and quotidian reality, and while Gloria’s life might not be glamorous, in Moore’s hands, it is glorious.

Her Gloria is complicated and compassionate and so wonderfully relatable. And the film gives a voice to women over 50, telling a story that is all too needed on our screens — a story that doesn’t use her age as a cheap target for jokes, but takes her life and her struggles seriously.

And Lelio takes an equally complicated approach, making many tonal shifts throughout a film that could be described as both a very low-key and grown-up rom-com of sorts or, as lame as this sounds, a story of how Gloria got her groove back.

Everyone in the film, even in some of the briefest of roles, is so well cast — from Holland Taylor as her mother and Rita Wilson as her BFF(more of Rita, please), to Michael Cera as her son and Brad Garret as her ex-husband.

But it’s Moore at the center that makes this great. Her dancing is not only well choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance’s Mandy Moore, but (Julianne) Moore uses the established structure to tell a vivid story from the slightest of movements. I can’t stop watching and thinking about her final dance scene, where every little nuance seems to exhilarate as much as it devastates.

And the aforementioned music she dances to or sings along to in the car might seem clichéd and obvious but also so completely natural and real. And really, when is Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” ever wrong?

Gloria puts on a strong face but knows she deserves more and works to get that out of life. You’ll fall in love with the character and the empowering way she so fearlessly chases her joy.

Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.

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here’s a new superhero in town (and it turns out, she kinda started the whole thing … sorta). It’s Captain Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, an Air Force pilot shanghaied by an alien race and tricked into fighting for its cause. But of course her real cause is us here on earth, as well as finding her own true power, duh. And if that sounds a little confusing, just wait, it’ll all be fine. Because the only real confusing thing here is that it somehow took the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) 20 films to get to its first female-led feature. And Brie Larson is absolutely radiant as Captain Marvel. She works for every single beat of this highly scrutinized and highly enjoyable joy ride. There’s something about the distinct pleasures of Captain Marvel that just works — especially the ’90s setting, and all the awesomely fun, extremely well-done, and incredibly satisfying moments of nostalgia (shout out to the AltaVista cameo), many of which stem from the film’s killer soundtrack. The use of period popular music in the film is very reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy’s Awesome Mixes Vol. 1 & 2: It gets your heart pumping, brings on all those wistful feels, and provides some subtle humor. And while I won’t spoil it, the film is almost worth seeing just for what is perhaps the best Stan Lee cameo to date (RIP).

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stylish thriller with the heart of a campy B-movie horror flick, while there’s not a ton going on in Greta (it won’t be a film you’ll necessarily remember or revisit), some very giddy and satisfying thrills await. It’s a story of strange obsession, following a young woman (Chloë Grace Moretz), who befriends an older lady (French icon Isabelle Huppert) after finding her purse on the subway. And as it turns out, maybe that bag wasn’t so lost after all. There’s a certain beauty to how tight and clear the action is here. There’s some twists, some jump scares, and you might never look at a cookie cutter the same way again. And as things grow more unhinged and outrageous when the film starts its delirious march from serious to silly, Huppert rises to the occasion. It is Huppert who makes it all work. She’s in on the joke, and by the time her as-menacing-as she-is-kooky Greta is prancing and twirling with maniacal joy, you’ll have fallen in love.

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the addictive pull of these electronic binkies.

Frankly, we’re lucky cellphones are a very recent invention. “Washington Falling Into the Delaware,” anyone? Or maybe a little Patrick Henry: “Give me liberty or...wait a minute! I think somebody just liked my Instagram post!”

: I’m so tired of these supposed magician multitaskers on their cellphones. The guy I’m dating and some of my friends don’t seem to get how disrespectful it feels when they play around on their phone or text while I’m talking to them. Am I crazy to want eye contact and attention when I’m talking?

— Irritated

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: This smartphone multitasking thing probably goes further than anyone knows – like, I’m picturing a parishioner in the confessional and the priest in the adjoining booth on his phone, shopping for a new cassock: “Next-day delivery. Sweet!”

Parishioner: “Um, father...did you hear me say I murdered three people and still have them in my trunk out back?”

Somebody came up with an annoyingly cute name — phubbing (a mash of “phone” and “snubbing”) — for when someone ignores you in a social setting by being all up in their phone. Not surprisingly, research by social psychologist Varoth Chotpitayasunondh finds that phubbing comes off as a form of social ostracism -- allowing the snub-ee to experience that fun feeling some of us had in third grade when other kids diagnosed us with cooties and sentenced us to eat alone for the rest of elementary school.

Chotpitayasunondh’s research suggests that being phubbed by friends and acquaintances threatens our fundamental need for “belongingness.” Other research on phubbing’s effects in romantic partnerships finds (again, not surprisingly!) that it erodes intimacy and makes for less-satisfying relationships and diminished personal well-being. Regarding phubbers’ skewed priorities, the title of a study by communications prof James A. Roberts says it all: “My life has become a major distraction from my cell phone.”

The important thing to remember is that you have a choice in how you are treated — whether you’ll put up with having, oh, 46% of someone’s attention. Your power in pushing for respectful treatment comes out of what I call the “walk away principle”: how willing you are, when somebody refuses to give you the level of respect you want, to just say, “Well, I’ll miss you!”

Figure out what sort of phone behavior works for you (for example, phone totally off and away when they’re with you or, say, facedown on the table in case the babysitter or liver transplant team calls). Explain the issue by appealing to their empathy — “it hurts my feelings when...”

— rather than attacking them. You might also feel less slighted if you remind yourself of

: I’ve been in recovery from drugs for six years, and I had to set a boundary with an old friend who’s abusing drugs again and lying to me and using me. I kept trying to help him, but all the lying and scamming was just too much. I finally blocked him on my phone — as I knew I had to. So why do I feel so bad about it?

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: A guy will insist he’s clean, tell you he’s finally just “high on life”— a state which... hmmm...doesn’t usually involve shouting matches with the curtains.

Your feelbad about saying no to any further convos with this guy actually has some ancient roots. Ancestral humans lived in a seriously harsh environment, so we evolved to cooperate — to work together and help each other — making it less likely we’d starve to death and/ or get eaten by lions. But people don’t always put out a memo listing their needs, so how do we know when to help? Well, welcome to the evolution of empathy, our tuning into others’ emotions and “catching” what they’re feeling (to some degree).

Unless you’re a sociopath or a sex robot, empathy rises up automatically, as does its sister state, compassion. Compassion, as I define it in “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck,” is “empathy with an action plan” — motivating us to want to do something to help when we see a person suffering.

In other words, your emotional overlords have been pinging you, alerting you that somebody’s in distress, and unfortunately, reason (as usual!) is late to the party. That’s to be expected, because reason is what cognitive scientists call an “effortful process,” in contrast with the automatic “Awww, poor you!” of empathy. Get reason out of bed and use it to remind yourself that you weren’t helping this guy; you were enabling him — “protecting (him) from the consequences of his behavior” (as they put it at HazeldonBettyFord.com). Sure, there may come a time when he’s ready to “say no to drugs,” but right now, he and drugs are having some very interesting conversations and may even start a podcast.

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34 Word before operandi 39 ___-Caps (concession stand candy) 40 Pushed, with “on” 41 Home of California’s Mendocino College 42 TV character who jumped the shark, with “the” 44 Course outlines 46 Short Morse code bit 48 Break stuff?

51 Ohio airport code 52 Dad joke, often 53 Upscale hotel offering 54 Noir investigator, slangily 55 Bob Mould’s band before Sugar 58 He played Wiseau 60 “Just ___ bit more” 61 Drama with a title character voiced by Kristen Bell 63 Contested 64 Embarrassed 65 Parts of loaves 66 Buckeye and others

DOWN 1 Speaks too proudly 2 Cream-filled pastry 3 Individual beings 4 ___ Modern (London art gallery) 5 Nearby 6 Gives substance to, with “out” 7 Tipsy 8 Fathom or foot 9 Swimming pools, a la “The Beverly Hillbillies” 10 Krispy ___ (some doughnuts) 11 Key with no flats or sharps, for short 12 Editing a program, say 13 Single-file 14 Wearing some Victorian garb 21 PGA’s Calvin 24 Explorative phrase in kids’ science shows, maybe 30 Yule symbol 32 Ambient music producer Brian 34 Requisite 35 “Fine, I give up” 36 Pork roast flavorer 37 Suffix after habit or sex 38 Rhombus, e.g.

43 Archive format 45 Old Scottish towns (as opposed to towns elsewhere?)

47 La Brea attraction 48 Nick follower on cable TV 49 Ruling 50 Reprimands 56 Classic canvas shoe brand 57 Pres. Eisenhower’s alma mater 59 Petri dish medium 62 Plop down

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(March 21-April 19): The Qing Dynasty controlled China from the mid-seventeenth century to the early twentieth century.

It was the fifth biggest empire in world history. But eventually it faded, as all mighty regimes do. Revolution came in 1911, forcing the last emperor to abdicate and giving birth to the Republic of China. I’m inclined to think of your life in 2019 as having some similarities to that transition. It’s the end of one era and the beginning of another; a changing of the guard and a passing of the torch. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to be very active in deciding and visualizing the empire you want next..

author J. R. R. Tolkien toiled on his masterpiece The Lord of the Rings for twelve years. Once he finished, it wasn’t published for more than five years. So seventeen years passed between the time he launched his precious project and the time when it reached an audience. I don’t think you will need that much patience in shepherding your own venture to full expression, Capricorn. But I hope you’ll summon as much faith in yourself as Tolkien had to rouse in himself. To do so will bring out the best in you!

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Released

in 1998, The Prince of Egypt is an animated film that tells the story of the Hebrew prophet Moses. In the climactic event, the hero uses magic to part the waters of the Red Sea, allowing his people to run across the sea floor and escape the army that’s chasing them. To make that seven-minute scene, 28 professional animators labored for 318,000 hours. In the coming months, you could create your own version of that marvel, Aquarius. But you’ll need a team to help you, and that team is not yet ready to go. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to get it ready, though.

PISCES

(Feb 19-March 20): Piscean businessman Steve Jobs testified that taking LSD was “one of the two or three most important things” he ever did in his life. It opened his mind in ways he felt were crucial to his development.

What are the three most important things you’ve ever done, Pisces? I invite you to revisit at least one of them, and see if you can take it to the next step of its power to inspire you.

What if it has even more to offer you in your efforts to become the person you want to be?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I hope that

sometime soon you’ll acquire a new source of support or inspiration. Now is a phase of your astrological cycle when you’re likely to attract influences that are in alignment with your deep values. This addition might be a person or animal.

It could be a vibrant symbol or useful tool. It may even be a fantasy character or departed ancestor that will stimulate vitality you haven’t been able to summon on your own. Be on the lookout for this enhancement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Poet David

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn

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Hinton analyzed the Chinese word for “poetry.”

Its etymological meaning is “words spoken at the fertility altar.” Let’s make that your theme, even if you don’t write or read poetry. I suspect the coming weeks will be a favorable time to take a vow or utter a solemn intention in front of a homemade fertility altar.

The oath you speak might express a desire to boost your use of your physical vitality: your lust for life, your adoration of the natural world, or your power to produce new human life. Or your vow to foster your fertility could be more metaphorical and symbolic in nature: the imaginative intimacy you will explore or the creativity you’ll express in future works of art or the generous effects you want to have on the world.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Christopher

Robin Milne was the son of author A. A. Milne, who wrote the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. He said there are two ways to navigate through life. Either you “take a bearing on something in the future and steer towards it, or take a bearing on something in the past and steer away from it.” So in his view, “There are those who look ahead and pull and those who look behind and push.” I’m hoping that in the coming weeks and months, you will make a delighted commitment to the first

option: taking a bearing on something in the future and steering towards it. I think that approach will inspire you toward the most interesting success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The national animal of

Finland is the brown bear. The national insect is the ladybug and the national instrument is a stringed instrument known as the kantele. As for the national author, it’s Aleksis Kivi, who produced just one novel that took him ten years to write. He also published a short collection of odes and a few plays, adding up to a grand total of less than 800 pages of work. I think that the efforts you make in the coming weeks could have a disproportionately large impact, as well, Leo. What you lack in quantity will be irrelevant compared to the sheer quality you generate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I follow the blogger

Evanescent Voyager because she makes me cry with sad joy and exultant poignance on a regular basis. One of her other fans wrote her a love note I could have written myself. It said, “Your emotional brilliance and thoughtful passion break me into pieces and then weave me back together with more coherence than I had before reading you. I revere your alchemical talent for undoing me so you can heal me; for lowering my defenses so I can be open to your riches; for demolishing my habitual trance so you can awaken my sleeping genius.” I believe that in the coming weeks, life itself will offer to perform these same services for you, Virgo. I urge you to accept!

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Love is no assignment for cowards.” That’s a quote attributed to the ancient Roman poet Ovid. What did he mean? Was he foreshadowing the wisdom of pop singer Pat Benatar, who in 1983 told us, “Love is a battlefield”? Was Ovid implying that to succeed in the amorous arts we must be heroic warriors prepared to overcome fears and risk psychological dangers? Probably. But I will also point out that it takes as much courage to create fun, interesting togetherness as it does to wrestle with the problems that togetherness brings. You need just as much bravura and panache to explore the sweet mysteries of intimacy as you do to explore the achy mysteries of intimacy. Keep these thoughts in mind as you marshal your audacity to deepen and expand your best relationships in the coming weeks.

ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The literal

meaning of the French term jolie-laide is “pretty and ugly.” Bloggers at wordsnquotes.com define it as follows: “It’s a fascinating quirkiness that’s irresistible, like a face you want to keep looking at even if you can’t decide whether it is beautiful or not.” Jolie-laide overlaps with the Japanese term wabi-sabi, which describes a person or thing that is lovely because of its imperfection and incompleteness. I bring these facts to your attention because I think you have extraordinary potential to be a master embodier of both jolie-laide and wabisabi in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As Czech

playwright Vaclav Havel (1936–2011) matured, he became a political dissident who opposed the Soviet Union’s authoritarian grip on his country.

Eventually he was a key player in the Velvet Revolution that banished Communism. When Czechoslovakia emerged as a new democracy, its people elected him president.

Havel later thanked Lou Reed and the band the Velvet Underground for fully awakening his liberationist leadership. He said their unruly music stoked his longing to establish a culture where total creative freedom was possible. I mention this, Sagittarius, because now is a favorable time to identify the music or art or films or literature that might fuel your emancipation in the coming months.

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