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Why is the regional media not continuing to pursue this story which affects all of us?

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Hold Jack Accountable The disrespect for democracy that Jack Bergman has engaged in since the 2020 election is shameful. What are you hiding, Jack? What are you hiding by attempting twice to negate our legally cast votes?

What are you hiding by voting “no” twice for investigations of the murderous assault on the U.S. Capitol? A congressman who has nothing to hide would make a clear public statement disavowing domestic violent extremists and admitting that he was categorically wrong about the 2020 election.

Since Bergman will not take responsibility for his actions, it is up to the media and those who have access to the congressman to hold him accountable.

Do the questions of why he continues to promote fraudulent election information and his unwillingness to investigate the capitol coup attempt on January 6th ever get asked by those who are granted a rare audience with Jack? Is there anyone who has asked Jack these important questions? It’s time for people who have institutional, corporate and community power to hold Jack Bergman accountable for his dangerous narratives regarding the

Gerard Grabowski, Bear Lake Retributions For Historic Racism Manhattan Beach, California property was bought by Willa and Charles Bruce, a Black family, in 1912. In 1924, they were driven out by the KKK and the local white power government. They had developed on their property a wonderful resort for Black folks who at the time were excluded from everything else.

In 1921, in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, a prosperous Black community thrived.

It was referred to as “The Black Wall Street.”

The white power structure could not stand the existence of this thriving community and burned it to the ground and murdered dozens of Black American citizens.

These examples of systemic racism, excluding Black Americans from the right of every American to “pursue happiness” as outlined in the Constitution, proliferate in our history, from Black farmers not getting loans and losing their farms to racialist restrictions on education, housing and jobs.

As citizens of this country we are bestowed certain rights by the Constitution.

We are unequivocally entitled to basic human rights and to complete equality under its laws. These idealistic principles are the foundation of a democracy.

Intimidating individuals with threats and violence, suppressing voting rights, and continuing to maintain racialist policies that dehumanize human beings, is fascism.

Bret Albright, Traverse City Insanity Rules Washington has become a gigantic insane asylum with the inmates running it. Who could have imagined that perhaps the greatest country that has ever existed would one day be governed by complete imbeciles and traitors?

Let’s focus on Biden. Not only does he appear to suffer from dementia, but he lacks all common sense and integrity.

Or worse, perhaps he is just a complete traitor? December 20, 2020, in regard to vaccines, he said: “I wouldn’t demand it to be mandatory.” But on September 9, he issues orders mandating that all federal

employees and approximately 100 million workers get vaccinated or be fired, thus depriving anyone who objects to having an experimental concoction injected into their body of their careers and livelihood.

Anyone naive enough to believe that health and safety are the objectives of Biden and the petty tyrants, ask yourself why we are allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens invade our country without vaccines, without masks and no social distancing, but our border guards get fired if they don’t get the jab? Mark Morgan, a former border official, claims that between 18-20 percent of them are COVID-infected.

Even worse, large numbers of these invaders are hardened criminals. In 2019, ICE reported they arrested 123,128 illegal aliens for crimes. These individuals had 489,063 criminal convictions and pending charges. That is nearly four crimes per convict. Even better, we pay hundreds of millions of dollars to so-called “charities” to provide these invaders with first-class accommodations, food and transportation.

Once they are settled, we royally reward them for invading our country by providing them with free education, health care, and welfare. Some localities even provide them drivers licenses and permit them to vote.

This is utter insanity and tyranny!

Herb Friske, Petoskey Our Bodies, Our Rights On Saturday, October 2, hundreds of women and men lined the sidewalks in Traverse City and small towns and large cities across our nation to stand up to protect a woman’s right to choose. Response from drivers-by was incredible and reinforced that fact that the majority of people want to see Row vs. Wade stand. There is a mass movement in our country to wipe out a woman’s constitutional right to control their own body. No one, especially white Republican political men, should have the power to take that right away. Our message is clear: We will not go back 50 years to the time of back-alley abortions. This is not about being “pro-abortion,” but rather the belief that our constitutional right to have control over our own bodies and to trust women to make the right, personal choice must stand. We will continue to stand for those beliefs.

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The Luxe LIst..................................................11 Traverse City’s Unique Boutique.....................12 Posh Escapes.................................................14 All In the Family...............................................18 The Upper Crust..............................................20 Comedian Bob Phillips....................................23 One for the Record Books..............................26

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

Spectator/Stephen Tuttle................................6 High Notes (sponsored content).......................7 Opinion..........................................................8 Weird.............................................................9 Dates........................................................28 Astrology......................................................37 Film..........................................................34 Nitelife...........................................................35 Advice.......................................................36

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Travel + Leisure magazine knows its stuff, so when the publication partnered released its list last week of the “Eight best small towns to buy a vacation home” and our very own Emmet County landed on the list, we were impressed. The article notes that second homes are having a moment right now because so many people are escaping big cities and can work from anywhere.

The piece notes Bay Harbor and Petoskey have seen a “surge of demand” in waterfront homes of late, and hails the area further: “These serene resort communities on Lake Michigan attract visitors of all ages year-round with their charming lakeside dining and shopping spots, golfing, fishing, and sailing opportunities, as well as their overall laidback vibe. Fall foliage here is absolutely stunning, and when the first snow transforms the area into a winter wonderland.”

The other towns were Bend, Oregon; Seaside, Florida; St. Augustine, Florida; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Grand Lake, Colorado; Big Sky, Montana; and Wailea, Hawaii.

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Bike The Hills Here’s a mountain bike event even beginners can roll with! The 15th annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic will be held in and around the gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain on Sat., Oct. 23 at 9:30am. The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders will journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a fast and challenging course -- but not too difficult for beginners! The Tour de Tykes will also take place for ages 7-12 or 6 and under. Register your kids at the Mountain Adventure Zone at 1pm. For all other registration info, visit crystalmountain.com/event/peak2peak/.

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Perhaps lost among all the (well-deserved) hype surrounding Netflix’s breakout sensation Squid Game is a less buzzy (and less violent) new limited series, but one no less devastating in its impact. Inspired by Stephanie Land’s memoir of the same name, Maid is the story of single mother Alex (an incredible Margaret Qualley) doing everything she can to escape an abusive relationship and provide for her two-year-old daughter. But with an estranged father and a bipolar mother (played by Qualley’s real-life mother Andie MacDowell), the lack of a support system in her life leaves her scrambling, desperate, and jumping through impossible hoops.

One of the most honest and affecting portrayals of the realities of poverty, even with its beats of levity and uplift, it refuses to sugarcoat Alex’s situation and it’s all the more compelling for it. Streaming on Netflix.

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We’re not much for pumpkin spice lattes, but we do have our own seasonal cravings, and these little round wonders can be found at Gallagher’s Farm Market in Traverse City. Gallagher’s doles out fresh donuts in dozens from June through October. Founded in 1972 by Jack and Bernie Gallagher, this Certified Centennial farm features nearly 600 acres of pristine pasture - as well as a few friendly animal faces - and its famous market. But the real draw is the donut case. Featuring a rotating array of seasonal flavors, Gallagher’s powerhouse bakery bangs out more than 200 treats per hour! From batter to baking sheet, each perfect bite is specially mixed in three to five-gallon batches.

Following a quick flip in the hopper, each crumbly-perfect pastry is carefully coated in sugar mix, frosting, or simply left plain. Pair your selection with a little local cider for the perfect autumn afternoon snack! $1 each or $11 per dozen. 7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City. (231)-947-1689 or www.facebook.com/GallaghersFarmMarket.

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Frankfort Toasts Great Films

This week is the 13th annual Frankfort Film Festival, featuring 17 films on the big screen at the historic Garden Theater. The festival runs October 21-24, with the opening night party the evening before. Our movie picks: the moody French film Night of the Kings, Russia’s 1960s award-winner Dear Comrades, and the documentary about life in The Villages in Florida, Some Kind of Heaven. Individual tickets to films are $12. An opening party ticket is $25. Or become a Directing Sponsor for $200 and get tickets to every single showing and the party.

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Fall For Leelanau Immerse yourself in autumn during the second annual Fall For Leelanau from October 18-24, presented by Leelanau Conservancy. The event begins with a workbee cleanup at Chippewa Run Natural Area on Monday and ends with a concert by Andrew Lutes and Chris Smith at Tandem Ciders on Sunday. In between, events include volunteer opportunities at some of the county’s natural areas, a tour of new additions to Palmer Woods, and a curated fall color drive. Sign-up is required for some events and can be found at leelanauconservancy. org, under the Events tab. All events are free! Photo credit Jim Saffell.

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Oktoberfest I and II, Silver Spruce Brewing It’s October, which means it’s prime fall beer season. There’s maybe no beer that screams “fall” more than the German Oktoberfest style, and there’s no brewery in northern Michigan that does a more authentic Oktoberfest than Silver Spruce Brewing. From the beginning, Silver Spruce brewers Leah Tyrell and Scott Stuhr have sought to carve out their niche in Traverse City’s busy beer scene by crafting light, easy-drinking beers. That’s true to the age-old German brewing philosophy, and there’s more than a little bit of Germany in Silver Spruce’s beers – including the brewery’s most popular beer, the German Pilsner. So, if you’re in the mood for a satisfying, crisp, caramel-y, malty Oktoberfest beer, Silver Spruce has you covered. In fact, Silver Spruce has you covered twice over. Oktoberfest I is the lighter-bodied option, with a low ABV (4.9 percent) that makes it ideal for day-drinking your way through college football Saturdays. If you’re in the mood for something a bit richer and fuller, try the Oktoberfest II – which bumps up the caramel and toffee flavors and ratchets up the ABV to 5.9. Frankly, you can’t go wrong either way. www.SilverSpruceBrewing.com

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THE DEMOCRAT DILEMMA

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by Stephen Tuttle The Democrats’ two big legislative initiatives, the infrastructure bill and the budget reconciliation bill, have stalled. They have no one to blame but themselves.

President Biden initially said there would be no connection between the two massive bits of spending; that they were distinctly different legislation. The $1 trillion infrastructure proposal includes $550 billion in new spending for roads, bridges, rail, ports, the expansion of broadband services and some climate mitigation issues. The Senate leadership of both parties determined the need was sufficiently great and passage of the bill sufficiently important they would not connect it to any other legislation. In a truly rare bit of bipartisanship, it passed the Senate 69-30, with 19 Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, voting with all 50 Democrats.

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It includes, among many other things, two years of free community college; funding for childcare and two years of free pre-K; expanded Medicare to cover hearing, vision and dental care; extension of the increased child tax credit through 2025; and 12 weeks of paid medical and/or family leave up to $4,000/month. It creates corporate tax incentives and penalties depending on how they mitigate the impact of climate change, allows Medicare to negotiate drugs prices... and much, much more. It takes many programs and lots of spending to get to $3,500,000,000,000.

As you might have guessed, we don’t have the money, so we’re going to have to develop some additional revenue streams. The plan would raise corporate income taxes from 21 percent to 26 percent, increase the top income tax rate for individuals making at least $400,000 or more annually from 37 percent to 39.6 percent, and increase capital gains taxes from 20 percent to 25 percent.

There are also some tax cuts for lower- and middle-income wage earners.

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The Democrats have one rather serious additional problem: They don’t have the votes in the Senate to pass the reconciliation bill. Both Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona oppose the bill, and those two votes are enough to spell doom because Republicans are unanimous in their opposition.

The Democrats have one rather serious additional problem: They don’t have the votes in the Senate to pass the reconciliation bill.

But that was the end of bipartisanship, as progressive Democrats in the House decided they would not vote for the infrastructure package unless it was connected to the more controversial $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation legislation, a 2,465 page behemoth that reads like a wish list of progressive goodies.

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Other problems are even stickier.

Progressives in the House say they won’t vote on the infrastructure bill unless the Senate agrees to pass the larger budget reconciliation, while the Senate says they won’t consider the budget reconciliation until the House passes the infrastructure bill. This is foolish chicken-and-egg gamesmanship that calls for the kind of leadership the president is either unable or unwilling to provide.

However, the tax increases as proposed will not cover the increased spending, and Democrats are loathe to explain how the extra money -- estimated at somewhere between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion -will be raised. Closing tax loopholes and unnecessary deductions is always a popular claim, but the loopholes always remain open and the deductions in place.

The president and Democratic leadership should have seen Manchin’s position coming from the outset. He’s never made his lack of progressive instincts a secret, and it’s easy to see why.

West Virginia is a very bright red state. There is a Republican governor and every statewide elective office is either non-partisan or held by a Republican. Their state House of Delegates has 78 Republicans and just 22 Democrats, their Senate 23 Republicans and 11 Democrats. All three members of the U.S. House are Republicans, and the state gave Donald Trump a whopping 36-point margin in 2020. Manchin survives there on the thinnest of political ice, and his objections to the price tag of the Build Back Better Act reflect his reality.

Sinema’s opposition is more of a mystery, because Arizona, once as red as West Virginia, is now purple. The Arizona House has 31 Republicans and 29 Democrats, and the Senate is equally close with 16 Republicans and 14 Democrats. The governor and attorney general are Republicans, but the secretary of state is a Democrat. Three of the five corporation commissioners are Republicans – they regulate the state’s utility companies – but five of the nine-member congressional delegation are Democrats, and both U.S. Senators are Democrats. Sinema risks more politically by opposing the reconciliation bill than by supporting it. Oddly, she is not publicly sharing her reasons for her opposition.

We need the two sides to at least agree to move the infrastructure bill before bridges start collapsing. If the Democrats want to capitalize on their shrinking legislative window of opportunity and pass a version of the landmark reconciliation bill, they will have to learn to compromise...with each other.

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APPEALING TO OUR BETTER NATURE: THE SPIRIT OF OUR CONSTITUTION’S PREAMBLE guest opinion

by Stewart MacLeod In today’s partisan milieu, the benefit of the country appears to be taking a back seat to the partisan politics that are tearing at the fabric of our republican democracy. We need to step back and evaluate where our country is headed.

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One helpful way to view the situation is through the prism of our Constitution’s preamble; we need to understand the spirit not just the letter - of our Constitution. The articles and amendments need to be read in light of the preamble, which sets the tone for everything that follows.

I believe that some of today’s political partisanship contravenes what is in the Constitution’s preamble. This says to me that certain of these partisan actions are unconstitutional – and that is without having to refer to either an article or an amendment. They may fulfill the letter but not the true spirit of our Constitution – but more on that later.

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Primacy of the Preamble As you are aware, there are three parts to the U.S. Constitution: a preamble, seven articles and 27 amendments. I propose that the most important is the preamble, as it defines what the Constitution is all about – its overarching spirit. The articles and amendments finetune how to achieve what the preamble sets out – the nuts and bolts, as it were, or the “letter” of the Constitution.

In splitting hairs over the articles and amendments, it is easy to forget what the preamble’s six principles set out to convey: a viable, equitable, and lasting republic. To do this, we need to thoroughly understand the import of the Constitution’s preamble: “We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

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The preamble’s six principles are: • A more perfect union. An efficient, functioning, and lasting government among the states; • Justice. An equitable legal system for all citizens; • Domestic tranquility. The absence of conflict among the states and citizens; • Common defense. Necessary for the security of our nation as a whole and its people; • General welfare. An equitable lifestyle and benefit to all; and • Liberty. Living and acting as one sees fit as long as this does not infringe on the rights of others.

Preamble as a Litmus Test The Constitution’s articles defined how the new government was to be set up and run (basically, how to form a more perfect union), but they also address some of the preamble’s other five principles. The amendments, especially the first 10, also zero in on the principles established in the

preamble. In short, to determine whether something is constitutional or not, one ought to verify first if it is in keeping with the preamble.

The Constitution’s preamble should be a guide to a just and equitable means of governance to every state, locale and citizen.

A guide, or a moral compass, if you will, is necessary if this country is to survive as a viable democratic republic serving the needs of all who reside therein.

Today’s Partisan Politics What is happening today at the local, state, and national levels is often contrary to the six principles defined in the preamble, making Ben Franklin’s retort when asked what resulted from the Constitutional Convention – “A republic, if you can keep it,” – very relevant to our times.

All six principles are necessary to ensure that we continue as a republic for the benefit and betterment of our populace.

Unfortunately, it seems to me that some of our elected officials have forgotten there is a preamble or – worse – are simply ignoring what it means.

One specific example, in my view, of this situation is the recent spate of restrictive voting legislation that contravenes the justice, general welfare and liberty principles in the Constitution’s preamble.

The Way Forward The Constitution was drafted at a time when it was necessary to accommodate the various desires of the 13 governments that would become states in the new nation. Yet it was crafted so that it could be changed as needed – and it has been.

As the country grew, it became necessary to refine the document with amendments so that the preamble remained relevant. As fine a document as it was when drafted, it has shown the ability to keep pace with the changing needs of the citizens and times.

As we read and seek to understand our Constitution, I suggest that each of us first needs a thorough understanding of its preamble. It is, by definition, the introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification.

The rest of the document simply lays out how to achieve those primary purposes, aims and justification.

Only then can we as a nation and its individuals fulfill not just the letter, but the spirit of our Constitution. Only then can we achieve a “… government of the people, by the people, and for the people…” that will continue.

Stewart MacLeod earned a BA in history at Albion College and an MA in Ottoman history at the University of Michigan. He then spent 30-plus years in Turkey as an area analyst for the U.S. government. Now in retirement in Traverse City, he is indulging his interest in U.S. history, bettering his understanding of where we came from, where we are and where we might be headed.

FEEL TIMELESS. Inexplicable Doctors at Klaipeda University Hospital in Lithuania were shocked to discover the source of a man’s abdominal pain through an X-ray, The Guardian reported on Oct. 1.

Apparently as a response to giving up alcohol about a month ago, the man had swallowed more than a kilogram of metal objects: nuts, nails, bolts, screws and knives. It took surgeons three hours to remove the pieces and repair the inner walls of the stomach. The unnamed man is being kept under observation and has been offered psychological assistance.

Mistaken Identity Animal control officers were called to a home in San Mateo, California, on Oct. 3 to rescue a stranded tarantula on the roof, United Press International reported.

But according to the Peninsula Humane Society, when the officer climbed up to capture it, she instead found an old Halloween decoration. “It looked like it had been up there for a while,” said Buffy Tarbox, communications manager for the Humane Society. “Everyone thought it was real.” The fake spider turned up for a few days on various desks at the Humane Society offices, then hit the circular file.

It’s a Mystery WRAL-TV reported on Oct. 4 that several drivers along Highway 147 in Durham, North Carolina, had experienced a shower of brown, greasy, bad-smelling liquid hitting their vehicles and subsequently damaging the paint. “It had sort of a bleach smell,” said Heather Toler. “It was raining down on top of the cars. It seems to be acidic based on how it’s eating away the paint on the car.”

The mystery was solved two days later, when representatives of the chemical wholesale company Brenntag informed WRAL-TV that several of its employees had been depressurizing and disconnecting an empty sulfuric acid railcar at the company’s facility next to the highway, causing acid vapor to be released into the air.

This mystery is also solved: Police in Japan have been working for months to figure out why a light pole in Suzuka suddenly snapped at its base on Feb. 18. Most light poles in the country last for 50 years or more, but this one was only 23 years old. NBC New York reported on Oct. 1 that forensic scientists found 40 times more urea at the pole’s base than was found on nearby poles. Yep, dog pee killed the light pole: Urea and sodium in dog urine caused the pole to erode. The new pole is up, but dogs are already marking it with their caustic streams.

Precious Fargo, North Dakota, insurance agent Bill Fischer has a perennial battle with a certain red squirrel, Fox23-TV reported. Every fall, the animal squirrels away walnuts for the coming winter inside Fischer’s pickup truck, then Fischer has to remove them so he can drive the truck. This year, Fischer has collected almost 350 pounds of walnuts from around the engine, the wheel wells, the front bumper and parts of the doors. Fischer said he tried spraying the truck with a mixture of Tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper, but now he thinks the squirrel is attracted to the scent.

“I have to have a sense of humor about this after so many years,” he said.

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administrator Abby Strange has lost her job and is facing felony criminal charges after she allowed inmate Sandra Rappold to leave her cell and go outside to vape marijuana on Sept. 24, Fox16-TV reported. Investigators said Strange disabled the cell door alarm and gave the keys to Rappold. A warning system alerted deputies that a door was ajar, and they quickly found both women. Strange also allegedly supplied the vape to Rappold.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time Claire Vickers, 46, and Barry Douglas, 44, were enjoying a drunken night out when, at 2 a.m., they decided to head over to the Aldershot Lido in Hampshire, England, slip under a fence and speed down a waterslide in the closed park. Unfortunately, a barrier blocks the exit from the slide after hours, and Vickers and Douglas both slammed into it, the Sun reported. Vickers’ shin snapped and broke her skin, and every bone in her left foot was broken. Douglas broke his left leg and both ankles. “I looked over at Barry. He was in the fetal position and silent,” Vickers said.

“That’s when I thought we were both going to die.” After two hours of screaming and banging on the slide, Vickers and Douglas were rescued. “We’re idiots -- let that be a lesson,” she said. “I’m still having nightmares one month on. The pain was unbearable.” No charges were filed.

Four Italian men, part of a winemaking family in Paola, died at their family vineyard in early October after being overtaken by carbon dioxide in the small shed where they were fermenting the grapes. The Daily Beast reported that Santino and Massimo Carnevale, 70 and 45, and Giacomo and Valerio Scofano, 70 and 50, were all related.

Police believe one of the men went in to stir the grapes, was overcome, and the next went in to help, one after the other. One woman who tried to go in fainted near the entrance, but survived. Paola’s mayor said the tragedy brought “pain to the whole community.”

The Litigious Society Mauro Restrepo was hoping that Palos Verdes Estates, California, psychic Sophia Adams could help him remove a curse that was put on him by his ex-girlfriend, NBC Los Angeles reported. When he arrived at her business for his first session, Adams read his tarot cards and said he had “mala suerte,” or bad luck. She told Restrepo that the curse could ruin him, his children and his marriage unless he paid her $5,100 to remove it. Restrepo paid her $1,000 as a down payment, but shockingly, she “did not in any way help (Restrepo’s) marriage,” alleged a lawsuit filed by Restrepo on Oct. 1 in Torrance Superior Court. He claims he has suffered sleepless nights, anxiety and anguish, and he’s seeking at least $25,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.

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The Luxe List FANCY CARS Gearheads rejoice! When you find yourself fantasizing about the car you’ll buy when you win the lottery, Hagerty wakes you from your daydream and puts you in the driver’s seat with its best-kept secret, its super-luxe DriveShare program. For as low as $125 per day, you can choose from an impressive range of classic cars (and some newer ones) for special occasions or no occasion whatsoever. Locally, you can up your whip game in a ‘66 Chevy Corvair, a ‘74 Land Cruiser BJ40 (*swoon*), a 2020 Tesla Model Y, and many more. Going on vacation? No problem, the program’s national. Visit driveshare.com, enter your ZIP code, pick your ride, and daydream no more. Rates vary. Shown here, a 1964 Porche 356, which rents for $275 per day.

FANCY FIDO For the chillin’est Snoop D.O. single G. in the ‘hood — there’s nothing skunky about Lavender Hill Farm’s all-natural Dog Shampoo. Infused with calming lavender essential oil, it just may have your furry friends digging bath time more than digging up your yard. Available online at lavenderhillfarm.com and the charming Lavender Hill Farm itself, Boyne City. $15

FANCY BLANKIES With sweater weather slow clapping flip flop season out the door, why reserve floofy cashmere and warm merino wood strictly for your wardrobe? Wrap yourself in lush luxe without all that pesky debt. Petoskey’s Flora Bae Home carries the oh-so-cuddly Evangeline line of cashmere-and-merinowool-blend blankets to keep you snug as a bug in a rug all winter long. Bonus: Flora Bae Home focuses on women artists and women-owned small businesses so, you can rest easy knowing you’ve helped a sista out.

In the infinite wisdom of Queen B herself, “who run the world? Girls.” Flora Bae Home, Petoskey. $275

FANCY NOTECARDS You have to buy certain things for yourself sometimes because, to be fair, receiving a box of thank you cards is the etiquette equivalent of getting a gift certificate for housecleaning services.

Between the Covers bookstore in Harbor Springs carries a gorgeous variety featuring works by independent artists and photographers, including images of the Northern Lights pulsing over Lake Superior - perfect for maintaining your Zen while penning your “thanks” for that teethwhitening gift card from your boss. Between the Covers, Harbor Springs. Prices vary.

By Krista Weaver Why does indulging ourselves with the occasional decadent treat seem somehow naughtier than showing up at a friend’s party without a hostess (or host) gift?

Guilt, that’s why. Get over it. We all deserve spoiling now and then. Check your conscience at the door and indulge in one (or more) of these locally available options next time you crave a bit of shameless luxuriating.

FANCY FASHION “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance,” so said the legendary Coco Chanel. Casually slipped on over a simple white tee and jeans, the Lauren Manoogian “Coto” cardigan is a hand-loomed, Peruvian, Alpaca-blend blanket of a sweater you can wear out of the house while looking and feeling much chicer than donning the actual comforter from your bed — though that’s also tempting some days. $550 at Huzza, Harbor Springs.

FANCY BATHS If you want your entire body to feel like you were dipped in paraffin, run, don’t walk, to Traverse City’s Great Lakes Bath & Body. Its all-natural Bath Fizzies are a potion of white magic that instantly turn your skin to butter with a mashup of, among other ingredients, Epsom salts, coconut oil, and positively intoxicating combinations of essential oils. In the fog of winter, their Beach Night scent puts you solidly back in those sultry August nights of waves on the beach, campfire smoke in the air, and a sunkissed glow on your happy little face. Our pick for true luxury: The ultra-moisturizing Champagne bath fizzy shown here. Great Lakes Bath & Body, Traverse City. $7

FANCY BOXES When Natalie Lauzon, the owner of Flora Bae Home, launched her BAE Box program last month, she essentially told the other subscriptions boxes to hold her beer — er, no — make that her Champagne.

Chock full of botanical, apothecary, and entertaining (BAE, see what she did there?) items from her store, each quarterly box is a bounty of surprises ranging from mini mid-century planters (air plant included!) to Michigan-made spa products to fancy glass cloches holding matches for, quite likely, one of her full-size gloriously scented candles.

Boxes don’t get much fancier. Flora Bae Home, Petoskey. $150 each or $550 for an annual subscription.

FANCY FINGERS It’s no secret the toxin-free, vegan nail polish from Northern Nail Polish is a NoMi fave, thanks to its Michiganinspired colors (Michigander, $12, shown here) and solid chip-resistance science, but did you know you can also book private shopping appointments at its home shop, Northern Self Care? Try on clothes, test out sumptuous self-care and gift products, and support local, organic products from women-owned ventures while you’re at it.

Plus, it includes a $60 in-store credit toward each purchase, and Northern plants a tree somewhere in the U.S. for each item bought.

The secret’s out. Visit northernnailpolish. com/shopping-appointment. $50, Northern Nail Polish, Traverse City.

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Traverse City’s Unique Boutique: The Anne Willi store is one of a handful in Asia, Europe and New York City

By Brighid Driscoll There is only one boutique in the world that has locations in Japan, Switzerland, Brooklyn … and Traverse City.

The Parisian fashion brand Anne Willi has limited locations around the world, but how this brand came to 216 Cass Street in downtown Traverse City is a story that actually has its beginnings in Greece.

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by Yula Kokas, who has lived in Traverse City for two years. She spent her childhood in Pyrgos Ilias, Greece, where some of her fondest memories come from working in her mother’s clothing store.

Kokas’s mother created clothing with highquality fabric and construction as a top priority.

“Athens is the capital of Greece, so they have wonderful fashion,” says Kokas, who worked with her mother after finishing college. “My grandmother did the same, also, so it’s in the family.”

It wasn’t long after moving home that Kokas met a Greek American visiting as a tourist. After marrying, moving to New York City and starting her family, the only thing she says she yearned for was a little boutique with beautiful clothes for her to sell.

An Anne Willi window display in Brooklyn lured Kokas in. Kokas says the material and elegant designs took her back to working in her mother’s shop as a girl.

“I spoke to the manager and asked, ‘Do you need any help here?’” Kokas says. “They said, ‘Yes, actually, we do.’”

Kokas worked as an assistant manager part-time and connected with customers, talking about the clothing that she liked so much. Her time at Anne Willi in Brooklyn came to a close when she and her husband moved to Michigan to be near his parents.

Leaving New York City was bittersweet, but when Kokas and her family found a home in Traverse City, she says she was happy to be in a beachside town again.

“I loved it,” she says. “I loved that the restaurants were full and you could see tourists of all different kinds of cultures. I like life in action. And it’s a good city for families.

The water, the lakes … it’s beautiful.”

Kokas had developed a relationship with Anne Willi herself while living in Brooklyn. They kept in touch when Kokas moved to Michigan.

After approaching Willi about a potential Anne Willi shop, Kokas’s pop-up boutique opened in 2019 inside of Hotel Indigo.

About a year later, the shop moved to 219 Cass St., where she shares the space with Federico’s Jewelers.

Anne Willi has not yet visited Traverse City. The pandemic prevented her from coming to see Kokas and the shop last year, but it’s not going to stop her this year. The designer will be visiting the Traverse City

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location on Nov. 12 and Kokas is throwing a party open to all for the occasion. Guests will enjoy wine, music and a makeup artist from 5pm to 9pm. She says she is excited to show off Traverse City to Anne Willi and Anne Willi to Traverse City.

The designer got her start in fashion while living in Tel Aviv in 1992. She designed with a partner before moving back to Paris in 1998 and opening her first boutique in the heart of Paris’s Bastille area.

The first piece of clothing that Kokas says she bought from Anne Willi was a matching

set, which she says never goes out of style.

“It was a blue top with blue pants,” she says.

“I love sets because you have the total elegant look, and then if you’re bored with it, you can mix and match. My mother taught me that.”

Kokas will have plenty of good fashion sense to pass down to her own daughter. She doesn’t know if her daughter has fashion fever yet, but she has a good feeling. “She’s not quite nine,” Kokas smiles. “But she likes clothes.”

To stay up to date with Kokas’s Traverse Citybased Anne Willi boutique, follow her on Instagram at @annewilliparis_traversecity.

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Posh Escapes Where to live large even if you live small nearby

By Ross Boissoneau In Michigan, everybody heads north to vacation. It’s what in large part built the reputations of places like Traverse City, Charlevoix and Harbor Springs.

But what if you live here? Fear not. Sure, you can still go to the UP or beyond, but this region has plenty of great getaways that are not only for those from Grand Rapids, Detroit or Chicago, but for everyone. And nobody ever said you couldn’t go south, or east or west (just watch out for that big water). So here are four glorious getaways to allow you to live like the one percent -- if only for one weekend.

HARBOR SPRINGS Up North luxe. An oxymoron? Not at The Lumberjack Lodge, a sprawling 7,500 squarefoot log home within the Chestnut Valley Golf Club.

Inside? How about eight bedrooms for you and your entourage, a 10-foot movie theater screen and bar on the lower level (you know, adjacent to the game arcade), Jacuzzi on the porch, and true chef ’s kitchen? And outside, you’re seconds away from golf, and less than 10 minutes from skiing at either Nubs Nob or Boyne Highlands, as well as cross-country and snowmobile trails outside your door. This cozy place is legit. https://tinyurl.com/2rzanykn

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GRAYLING Oh, did someone say north woods lodge? They don’t come much north woods-ier or lodge-ier than this six bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home outside Grayling. It sleeps 18 people, though with everything there is to do here and nearby, sleep will likely be the last thing on your mind.

The post-and-beam construction features soaring knotty pine ceilings and a grand fireplace in the middle of the great room. The furnishings are right in line with the theme as well; pelts and trophies deepen the feel. Heck, the pool table built in part from tree limbs and roots echoes the theme. There are even four elk antler chandeliers illuminating the room.

If you are into fishing, there’s no better place than this: the lodge is just feet away from the Au Sable River. Even if you aren’t, you can drink in the views of the river from nearly every window in the home. If you open the windows, you’ll hear the relaxing sound of the water bubbling its way downstream.

There’s even a big bin of toys for the little ones. A game room and dining building are also available. And with Grayling just minutes away, you can indulge in shopping, dining or whatever else you may need … though you may not want to leave. Ever. VRBO. com/1287329

MANISTEE Heaven on Earth? Well, maybe. Dubbed “Manistee’s Heaven,” this property offers views over Lake Michigan that go forever. Whether you’re in the living room, the kitchen, the porch, the fire pit or the hot tub, you can take in those endless vistas.

This three-bedroom waterfront ranch sleeps eight comfortably. It’s got all the amenities, including a 55-inch TV, but who’s got time for “NCIS,” “Squid Game” and “The Walking Dead” when you’ve got this place? One reviewer said their kids liked it better than Disney World.

So settle in. Enjoy the hillside fire pit, where you can drink in the sunset over the lake or see the stars come out while roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Did we mention the hot tub on the deck?

The private beach is shared with neighbors and can be easily accessed through the first driveway north of the property. The erosion of the past two years and resulting work meant that the stairs had to be removed, but hopefully will be reinstalled next year when the dune has settled and grass plugs have grown in.

And there’s plenty to do in Manistee, with fine dining, river trips, charter fishing, worldclass golf, events and exhibits at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, the nearby casino and more. The Victorian Port City is on its way back and Manistee’s Heaven beckons. tinyurl.com/8znbr6ua

SUTTONS BAY Jim Stafford, eat your heart out. At Black Star Farms, you can take a trip and never leave the farm, what with the B&B, restaurant, winery and more.

“People really enjoy getting to someplace that feels remote, even though we’re connected to Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Leelanau County,” says David Avis, manager of the inn.

“This gives them a central spot to explore from.”

Though exploring Black Star Farms may be enough in itself. Named Best Wine Country Hotel 2020 by USA Today readers, Black Star Farms offers guests a complimentary bottle of house wine, a gourmet breakfast, a nightly hospitality hour with wine and small bites, and discounts on purchases at the tasting room. Its wines have won a bevy of awards.

The guest rooms are named for various stars in the northern sky (Castor and Pollux is a twobedroom suite). Each has a private full bath; some have fireplaces or outdoor patios. Enjoy the cozy library and from the breakfast room you can watch the horses in their paddock.

Kim Zacharias leads tours of the property, but if you’re the type who wants to go out on your own, not to worry. The farm setting also includes three miles of onsite hiking trails and the Leelanau Trail is nearby. So, whether it’s summer, fall or winter, you can hike, bike (fat tire or otherwise), snowshoe, take a yoga class or just drink in the sights.

Various packages, such as the winter adventure and wine tour bike adventure, package tours, tastings and treats, make it even more special. The Ultimate Experience even includes an in-depth cooking demo, a guided property tour, a comprehensive wine tasting, and a three-course, wine-paired dinner. Blackstarfarms.com

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ALL IN THE FAMILY The Manitou restaurant in Benzie County has been serving up delicious fare – and world-class pies – since 1979

By Al Parker It started life as a common northern Michigan resort cabin, but over the years it’s been transformed into one of Benzie County’s most popular places for a quality dining experience.

The Manitou, out on M-22 between Empire and Frankfort, is a family-owned operation opened in 1979 by Doug MacHugh and a partner. A few years later, MacHugh and his wife, Lisa, bought out the partner to operate the steadily growing restaurant. “’How hard can it be?’” Lisa says she wondered, looking back on those early days.

“It was a lot of hard work, but we loved it.”

Now Lisa and daughter Alex MacHughLowery run the business. In keeping with the family theme, Alex’s husband Jared Lowery serves up cold beer and classic cocktails from behind the bar.

One thing that has remained from the early days is the restaurant’s comfortable north woods cabin vibe. The wood-lined walls feature stuffed animals and trophy fish, courtesy of Doug. College football photos give the bar a relaxing, sporty atmosphere.

“Our biggest strength is our consistency,” says Lisa, the restaurant’s main cook. “If you stopped in five years ago and enjoyed our lake perch dinner, you can come back and have that same dinner today. It’s the same now. People like that.”

By the way, that lake perch dinner is the Manitou’s most popular entree. It’s a Great

Lakes yellow perch, lightly dusted and sautéed in garlic and butter or beer-battered and deep-fried.

The Nutty Trout ($29.95) is another popular entree. It’s a rainbow trout rolled in pecans and flour, then pan sautéed and topped with lemon butter. They also offer a classic fish and chips, featuring flaky slabs of beer-battered or deep-fried Icelandic cod with a choice of potato ($21.95).

Can’t decide on what seafood fare is for you?

Try The Trawler, a hefty sampler of Michigan whitefish, sea scallops, shrimp and crabmeat stuffing ($29.95).

So, if you’re a fan of seafood, especially northern Michigan fish meals, this is a mustvisit eatery. “We’re pretty well-known for our Great Lakes fish meals,” explains Lisa. “We do sell a lot of fish.”

Manitou visitors go through some 150 pounds of yellow perch, 130 pounds of whitefish and 120 pounds of walleye each week during the busy summer season.

There’s plenty on the menu for nonseafood fans too. Their rack of barbecue pork back ribs ($24.95) is slow-roasted in BBQ sauce, then finished off under the broiler. The Northwoods Crispy Duck ($31.95) features half a duck baked in the oven, then deep-fried and served atop rice with homemade cherry sauce on the side.

There are a pair of flavorful chicken meals on the menu. The herb-roasted chicken ($23.95) is a half of a bird, baked

with herbs and spices, then served over a bed of long grain and wild rice. The honeydipped fried chicken ($21.95) is a popular classic done with a sweet twist.

You might want to start your meal with the Manitou’s most popular appetizer: a basket of Skinny Dippers. They are handpeeled potato skins, deep-fried and dashed with garlic salt. The Wing Dings are another top seller. These hefty chicken wings come 10 to an order with horseradish and BBQ sauce. Each of these apps is $11.95.

Lisa’s handmade pies are popular, especially the blueberry-raspberry pie, which is from an old family recipe.

Alex estimates that her mom has made almost 30,000 of these unique berry pies, an average of 800 every year. And that doesn’t count the pecan, apple, cherry, Key lime and peanut butter pies she makes.

“People will call in and place their pie order before they decide on their dinners,” says Lisa, with a laugh.

Almost everything served at The Manitou is made in-house, which means a long workday for Lisa, Alex and the staff. Even though the restaurant is only open for dinners starting at 4:30 pm, the workday begins at 8am and often runs ‘til past midnight. “There’s lot of prep time for everything we do,” says Lisa.

Lisa and Alex are quick to credit their staff for making the eatery run smoothly.

During the busy summer months, they have about 35 team members. “We have kids

working for us whose parents worked for us,” says Lisa.

Both Alex and her brother Connor worked there during their childhood. “I started out handing out flowers on Mother’s Day,” recalls Alex. “Then I started serving when I was 14.”

Over the years, the rustic cabin expanded to accommodate more guests. In 1982 a dining room was built; in 2000 the bar was added. When the pandemic hit, outdoor seating was added and now the Manitou can host 100 dinners inside and 35 more in the comfortable al fresco area.

It’s been a successful year, according to Lisa. “We’re way up almost every night from a year ago,” she estimates.

And the busy season seems to extend beyond summer, into at least the early autumn. They’ll host special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, before closing from January to mid-April.

“Closing down gives us a bit of a breather,” explains Alex. “But it’s not a vacation. We do a lot of cleaning from top to bottom, do repairs, ordering and planning for the upcoming season. There’s someone here, pretty much, every day even when we’re closed.”

The Manitou is at 4349 N. Scenic Highway, M-22, in Honor. It’s open for dine-in or takeout at 4:30pm six days a week; closed Tuesday. For takeout orders, call (231) 8824761 or visit themanitourestaurant.com.

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THE UPPER CRUST Essential treats and tools for the well-appointed foodie

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WHITEFISH REUBEN For a NoMi twist on the classic corned beef Reuben and his turkey of a cousin, The Rachel, tear into the Whitefish Reuben ($17) at Charlevoix’s East Park Tavern.

Blackened whitefish, Swiss, coleslaw and Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye is perfection with an ice-cold beer and a side of fries. Plus, sit at the cool bar made from half the hull and deck of an old sailboat and imagine you’re out there catching your own Great Lakes whitefish. East Park Tavern, Charlevoix.

LAVENDER BITTERS If bitters are the salt and pepper of the cocktail world, botanical bitters are the rest of the spice cabinet. Typically, we save lavender bitters ($18.99) for lighter, summer alcohols like gin and vodka but, this winter, try adding a dash to a soulwarming bourbon drink (but not too much, or it could taste like soap. You’re welcome.)

Mix two parts bourbon or rye and two teaspoons lavender simple syrup, with one dash lavender bitters, then watch your Old-Fashioned climb the charts from No. 1 to No. 1 with a bullet. They’re also great in a classic Martinez; part martini, part Manhattan – entirely delicious. Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE Upon the first bite of this sinfully rich, dark chocolate, ganache-cloaked cake, one of our tasters closed her eyes and whispered an expletive unfit for print. This petite cake ($30) readily serves four to six at only six inches in diameter because a little goes a long way. Grab one for your next get together, serve it up with your favorite cabernet and relish each bite from first to last. Just remember to watch your language.

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SPANISH OLIVE OIL Believe it or not, Italy doesn’t have enough olive trees to support the global demand for olive oil, so, despite “Made in Italy” labels, these oils are blends of olives from surrounding countries, including Spain. Italia’s result is a green-hued, earthy, grassy, mellow-tasting blend versus Espana’s bright golden, fruity, nutty one with an almost spicy finish. Both are worthy of a place in your kitchen, but the freshness and flavor of pure Spanish olive oil may have you looking for “Made in Spain” next time you’re perusing the aisles. Folgarelli’s sells its own private label Spanish olive oil ($14.99) packaged in refillable wine bottles – and you get a dollar off when you take your empty in for your next fix. Take a swig right from the bottle and your taste buds will say, “Gracias!” Folgarelli’s Market and Wine Shop, Traverse City.

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BULGOGI Specifically, Red’z Original Bulgogi is ($10) straight outta ... Palmer. Yes, Palmer, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. You didn’t see that one coming, did you? This Yoopified culinary powerhouse gets its sweetness and zest from a combo of spices, sugars and soy making it the ideal sauce for just about anything: drizzling, dripping, marinating on meats, vegetables, rice, noodles … you name it. Original, Creeper and Stinger flavors available, too. Select stores across Traverse City and the U.P. and redzbulgogi.com.

ORIGINAL ZIP SAUCE A made-in-Michigan Detroit classic, Mario Lelli’s Original Zip Sauce ($7.99/12oz.) makes just about everything taste better. The buttery, salty glaze/dip/ sauce (you have options) pairs delectably with steak, burgers, veggies, soups and seafood. Dip your fries in it, pour it over mashed potatoes or mix it in with meatloaf or a Bloody Mary – you can do no wrong.

And, while there’s as much mystery about its ingredients as there is about Jimmy Hoffa’s whereabouts, Zip Sauce is undoubtedly much easier to find. Meijer stores, statewide; Burritt’s, Traverse City.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP SEA SALT COOKIES Fresh, chewy, drool-worthy dough baked until juuuuust crispy on the outside but still gooey and ridiculous inside. These hypnotic gems are even more intriguing because PonyBoy Bake Drop has no storefront.

Currently, they’re selling at Hexenbelle in Traverse City (and I mysteriously found them at Dockside once). Follow them on Insta for their daily menu; text your order.

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BOB PHILLIPS BRINGS IT TO TC Popular podcaster and comedian coming to Traverse City Comedy Club

By Anna Faller When you’re one in a crew of eight Catholic kids, it’s imperative that you find your spot.

For seasoned stand-up comic and self-proclaimed funny-man Bob Phillips, that spot was the center of evening entertainment. “I was the kid who watched Johnny Carson every night just to see the stand-up comedians,” he says.

So, it comes as no surprise that he took the stage himself. “I became very adept at entertaining my family,” he says. “I was encouraged to be the funny kid, so it felt natural to want to be an entertainer.”

Johnny Carson, eat your heart out. Now a long-time humor heavyweight, Phillips has performed countless clubs and theater floors in every corner of the country. His innumerable appearances include Fox’s “Laughs” stand-up comedy series and “The Anthony Cumia Show Featuring Dave Landau.”

Phillips is one-half of the wildly popular podcast, “The Sal & Bob Show” featuring Sal DeMillio and is a regular comedy radio presence, including SiriusXM’s “Rawdog,” “The Foxhole,” and “Jeff and Larry’s Comedy Roundup.”

In addition to his production pursuits, Phillips is a contributing writer for the OG sketch comedy site, “Funny or Die,” and has released three comedy CDs to date.

On Oct. 22, he’s striking another stage off the list: that of the Traverse City Comedy Club. We spoke with him prior to the show – and like one of his performances, we covered a bit of everything.

my twenties, and to me, stand-up comedy is very much like boxing. It’s all on you; you win or lose by yourself and no one comes to your rescue if things aren’t going your way. I like that dynamic. I also love the idea of conveying (what) moves me and makes me laugh to find commonalities with an audience. The best shows have those magic moments of understanding where the audience is in sync with what I’m saying.

Express: How did you know when you’d really made it?

Phillips: I started like everyone else: at the bottom. But, about 10 years ago, I started to get regular bookings around the country at the best clubs as a headliner. Working Las Vegas was also a big deal for me, because I worked as an emcee and feature act for about 10 years before that. It’s never been about the money … but it’s gratifying when you start earning headliner pay.

Express: What makes finding success in stand-up so difficult?

Phillips: When you’re a new comedian, it’s a challenge to get stage time to hone your act. There’s a finite number of comedy club stages, so you’ll have to do venues like coffee houses, or one-nighters like bar gigs, restaurants and bowling alleys – really anywhere else someone might set up a microphone. And then there’s also the challenge of finding your voice while falling on your face repeatedly in front of groups of strangers.

Northern Express: What attracted you to a career in comedy?

Express: What’s your strategy when you flop?

Phillips: I was a Golden Gloves fighter in

Phillips: Every comedian both new and

experienced has flopped on stage. It is excruciating while it’s happening, but those are the times you learn the most and it’s in those awful moments that you forge your ability to bounce back and trust yourself.

Comedy is about constantly taking chances and sometimes it just doesn’t work. So, I’ll sandwich a new bit in between some tried and true material. If it doesn’t hit, I know the next one will. But the worst moments on stage – and this has only happened a few times in the last 20 years – is when you blank. You forget the next joke or what segue you were supposed to use and you’re standing there with nowhere to go. It might only last for a few seconds, but it feels like an eternity.

Express: How do you know when you’ve found a quality bit?

Phillips: Most comedians feel that a key element to good comedy is to be relatable, but I think that’s only partly true. For me, it comes down to the idea that good comedy is reality plus or minus: Sometimes you embellish reality to find the funny and sometimes you subtract from it. Jerry Seinfeld once said, “A good joke is nothing more than a surprise.”

By that logic, a comedy act is a series of surprises that unfold over an hour or so.

The trick is to deliver them in a seamless and entertaining way.

Express: So, how do you deliver your surprises?

Phillips: My favorite topics tend to cause a visceral reaction in people; touchy subjects that might make (the audience) a little uncomfortable for a moment, but ultimately make them laugh. I like getting audiences to look at something familiar in a different

way. When you’re on stage and you see that you’ve created an “Aha!” moment for 300 people, that’s when you know you’ve done your job.

Express: Do you have any go-to content or routines?

Phillips: At my shows, I talk about everything from my childhood and politics to dating sites and casinos – pretty much anything (of) interest that I can make (into) a relatable conversation. But one of my favorite jokes is about how I put on 30 pounds during the first quarantine. It’s a true story and it’s one that kind of wrote itself. It is about a six-minute story, which is an eternity for a bit, but audiences relate to it and seem to enjoy hearing me make fun of myself. But it’s not (even) my best bit! You’ll have to come to the Traverse City Comedy Club to hear that one.

Express: What advice would you give an aspiring comedian?

Phillips: Get on stage as much as you can, in as many venues as you can. I’ve played everywhere from hockey rinks and warehouses to bowling alleys and boats. There was even a nudist camp.

Keep getting on stage, even if you bomb.

You will bomb. So what? Keep writing material and experimenting, and always remember that your goal is to become a professional who gets paid to entertain people. As such, you have a responsibility to give them what they paid for.

The Traverse City Comedy Club at 738 S. Garfield Rd. welcomes celebrated comedian Bob Phillips on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm. Tickets are from $15-$25; visit traversecitycomedy.com.

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One for the Record Books

Designed for Dancing explores the era of mid-century vinyl and how it shaped American culture

By Craig Manning Let’s dance.

That’s the invitation that authors Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder are extending to readers with their new book, titled Designed for Dancing: How Midcentury Records Taught America to Dance and out this month on MIT Press.

Designed for Dancing is the second installment in a planned trilogy of books that uses vinyl record covers as a framework to tell illustrated, anthropological stories about the United States in the mid-1900s.

The first, Designed for Hi-Fi Living: The Vinyl LP in Midcentury America came out in 2017 and had its release party at Traverse City’s Brilliant Books.

Michigan Roots Borgerson and Schroeder grew up in Flint, but their respective families spent summers on Duck Lake and ventured into Traverse City often for day trips or shopping outings.

When in town, the pair say they visit TC record stores, like the long-shuttered Full Moon Records, once a fixture of downtown, or RPM Records, housed inside the bright orange building on Hannah Avenue.

These days, Borgerson and Schroeder are entrenched in the academic world.

She’s in the midst of a fellowship at DePaul University’s Institute for Business and Professional Ethics; he’s a communications professor and researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology.

In spite of those busy jobs, the two have continued working together on the Designed for… series.

Album Covers as Story Tellers When it was published, Designed for Hi-Fi Living was an expansive look at how day-to-day American life was encapsulated in the record album covers that were being made in the wake of World War II. Rather than focusing on the iconic album covers of the rock ‘n’ roll era – from acts like

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Elvis, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones – the book instead explored the covers of mostly forgotten compilation albums or promotional records.

For instance, it wasn’t uncommon at the time for airlines or travel companies to sponsor vinyl albums themed around destinations like Hawaii, spurring Americans to travel the world. Designed for Hi-Fi Living explored the American story by looking at those types of forgotten covers. Speaking to the Northern Express about the book in 2018, Schroeder called the it “the story of post-war America told through record album covers.”

Designed for Dancing goes farther down the rabbit hole of mid-century record album covers, focusing specifically on records themed around different types of dances.

From the waltz to the hula to the tango to the twist, the covers chart dance records released in the 1950s and ‘60s, examining them “as expressions of midcentury culture, identity, fantasy and desire.”

“We decided we wanted to do a pretty

comprehensive book on social dancing,” Schroeder said. “And we ended up, I think, with 28 chapters. We go from waltz to Watusi to the twist. We bring it up to the ‘60s, with what we call a soul and rock ‘n’ roll dancing.

And then we stop right before disco, which we think is a whole other story.”

Schroeder says that the underlying theme is about how records and dancing tell the story of American identity.

“How did people bring their ancestral dances to the U.S., like polka? Why did Americans learn to Latin dance?” he said.

“What’s the difference between a mambo and a merengue? We set out to find (the answers) and to talk about the dances, always through the lens of the record covers.”

In many ways, the book captures how America – and American music and dance in particular – were truly the products of a “melting pot” mentality. Borgerson and Schroeder devote an entire chapter in Designed for Dancing to folk dances, spotlighting records themed around folk

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dances from Italy, Lebanon, Greece, parts of Africa and the Caribbean, and even Native American tribes.

Not only do those records tell stories about the different cultural threads that weave the American tapestry, but Borgerson also notes how they reflect the country’s ongoing reckoning with race and cultural appropriation.

“We found that a lot of these dance records we had ended up purchasing over the years, maybe they were exoticized or they were racialized,” Borgerson said. “So, we’ve written a lot on race and gender in record covers from this era.”

Putting It All Together With both books, Borgerson and Schroeder focused on visual content with full-page, full-color, high-quality reproductions of the album covers they were discussing.

In some cases, that task proved to be easier said than done.

While Borgerson says there are a few albums from recognizable artists in Designed for Dancing – The Supremes, James Brown, Martha and the Vandellas – the majority of the records featured in the book are obscurities that have been out of print for decades.

The good news for the pair was that their record collection – which includes more than 5,000 pieces of vinyl – already had a fair share of dance-themed records.

Many of those records made it to the final manuscript.

In some cases, though, the condition of the record sleeves wasn’t up to snuff, so using auction websites, they tracked down more pristine copies of the records they wanted to include in the book.

There was also a fair share of research involved. In addition to analyzing the visual elements of each cover, Borgerson and Schroeder wanted to tell the stories of the “photographers, scenographers and illustrators” who had been instrumental to the creation of each cover. That research took them to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library – a section, named for the famed choreographer behind “West Side Story” that is known for being the world’s largest dance archive and library.

The resulting book explores the many functions that dance records served in the post-war era. Some were aspirational, allowing American consumers to try on the lifestyle of, say, dancing “in a smoky Parisian café.”

Others were expressions of cultural identity, like the records that documented folk dances from around the world. Some were even educational – instructional records that actually taught listeners how to do certain dances. By looking at these and other ideas, Borgerson and Schroeder uncover eye-opening facets of mid-twentieth-century life, and of dance as everything from a form of entertainment to a tool for social success.

For Borgerson, a huge appeal of vinyl and its big, bold album covers is in their ability to tell these types of stories – and the fact that, outside of the canon of “greatest of all time” albums and their covers, those stories remain largely untold.

“What we want to keep doing is trying to help people understand that record album covers … they weren’t nothing,” Borgerson said of her work with Schroeder. “They were communicating something. And they were trying to communicate to a large group of people, just like podcasts are today.”

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CANNA INDUSTRIES PRESENTS NORTHERN MICHIGAN CANNABIS CONFERENCE & MASQUERADE BALL: 10am, GT Resort & Spa, Acme. Provisioning tours, exhibits, Ganja Grappler & more. For tickets & more info visit the web site. cannaindustries.com

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CLAY CLIFFS NATURE HIKE: 10am, Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Lake Leelanau. Fall...

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OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Featuring over 40 vendors. Free. thevillagetc.com/outdoorcraft-vendor-show-4-2-2

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SIT-N-SIGN WITH GAYLORD HERO JON TURNBULL: 11:30am-1:30pm, Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord. Gaylord native Army Capt. Jonathan Turnbull’s book, “Zero Percent Chance,” is a memoir of the account of an American special operations team leading the fight to remove ISIS from Manbij & the surrounding region in Syria. Free. saturnbooksellers.com/event/sit-n-sign-gaylord-hero-jon-turnbull

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FLAVORS OF FALL: 12-4pm, Torch Lake Café, Eastport (US 31/M-88). Music & apple cider, poetry & storytelling, bonfires & s’mores, mulled wine. torchlakecafe.com

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IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: Noon, Horizon Books, TC. Mark Ozog will sign his book “Live Your Best Life!”, one man’s journey from Hollywood to Greece plus travels all over the world. horizonbooks.com/event/

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Gopherwood Concerts presents Full Cord Bluegrass, bringing their mitten-powered pickin’ to the third floor of the Elks in downtown Cadillac on Sat., Oct. 23 at 7pm. The group blends traditional bluegrass music with jazz, swing, and rock n’ roll. They are made up of guitarist Eric Langejans, bassist Todd Kirchner, mando specialist Brian Oberlin, fiddler Grant Flick and banjo picker Lloyd Douglas. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 door. Students 13-18: $7 advance. $9 door. 12 & under, free. All patrons 12 and over will be asked to show proof of vaccination and a photo ID, or a negative COVID test in the last 72 hours. gopherwoodconcerts.org

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UP NORTH PRIDE WEEK: TC, Oct. 13-17.

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Visibility March: Gather at F&M Park at 5:30pm for a rally, & then march down Front St. to the Open Space for the Drag Night Celebration followed by Silent Disco. Bring your posters, rainbow flags & Pride spirit.

The Traverse Symphony Orchestra will provide music as you march. The Drag Night will be headlined by BenDeLaCreme of RuPaul’s Drag Race & will run from 6-10pm.

The Silent Disco runs from 10pm-midnight.

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ARTS ACADEMY WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT-- “KIDS COMMUTE LIVE!”: 2pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson

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FALL FAMILY FUN DAY: 2pm. Paint a pumpkin, see a fire truck, enjoy cider & donuts & more. Held outside Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Rain site is North Park Pavillion. Free. sbbdl.org

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PETOSKEY ROTARY HOSTS COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL: 4-8pm, Winter Sports Park, Petoskey. Live music, kids’ games & entertainment, food trucks, wine & beer vendors, & the first ever pumpkin roll for prizes.

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“GODSPELL”: Old Town Playhouse, TC. A small group of people help Jesus tell different parables by using a wide variety of games,

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---------------------NORTHERN MICHIGAN PREMIERE SCREENING: “MISSION MT. MANGART”: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A co-produced fundraising cinema event in support of the Harbor Springs & Petoskey ski teams as well as the Great Lakes Center’s & Chris Anthony’s youth initiatives.

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---------------------KID’S CRAFT LAB: SHAVING CREAM LEAVES: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Add some color to a paper maple leaf or two. Shaving cream & watercolor paint create the swirly effect.

Great sensory experience for the fingers & the eyes. Sign up when you reserve your attendance. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------AUDITIONS: DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR.: 4-7pm, Old Town Playhouse, MainStage, TC. These Old Town Playhouse Young Company auditions are open to students ages 9-18. Auditionees must have fulfilled the prerequisites for the Young Company Broadway Junior Musical or have equivalent experience. oldtownplayhouse.com/young-co/auditions

---------------------NWS: ALEX MICHAELIDES: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Author of “The Silent Patient,” which is still on the New York Times bestseller list, Michaelides will discuss his newest novel, “The Maidens.” Guest host is journalist & head writer for the Traverse City Ticker, Beth Milligan. $5-$25. nationalwritersseries.org/product/alex-michaelides

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tuesday

FALL FOR LEELANAU: Oct. 18-24. Immerse yourselves in autumnal Leelanau through various Lee-

lanau Conservancy events all week. Today includes a Directors Hike at Chippewa Run Natural Area with Executive Director Tom Nelson at 10am; & Instagram Takeover: Tag along with Americorps members Grace Nagle & Veronica Bauer as they take over Instagram @leelanauconservancy. leelanauconservancy.org

of Lakebed 2030, wastewater infrastructure & COVID-19 testing, using qPCR for water quality monitoring, benthic changes in Lake Michigan, nature-based solutions for community resilience, & lightning talks about local initiatives. A full agenda for each session & registration info is available online. Free. gtbay.org/events/freshwater-summit

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CHANGES TO VOTING: SUPPRESSION OR REFORM?: Noon. This virtual event is presented by the League of Women Voters GTA. It will feature Advocacy Committee Chair for the LWVMI, Judy Karandjeff, who will present a program about the 39 bills presently making their way through the Michigan Legislature which will affect your voting rights. The program can be viewed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85998590430, on TACM Facebook, LWVGTA Facebook or channel 189 with Spectrum TV. us02web. zoom.us/j/85998590430

AUDITIONS: DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR.: (See Mon., Oct. 18)

---------------------DIGITAL SLIDE TALK: 6:30pm, Charlevoix Public Library. Presented by author Robert Downes on “First Contact: When the Indians and Europeans First Met.” Downes will share stories of first contact between the Indians and the Vikings, Spanish conquistadors, English colonists and French voyageurs, with a focus on life among the tribes of the Upper Great Lakes, especially the Anishinaabek.

---------------------FOL MOVIE NIGHT: 6:30-8pm, Bellaire Public Library. Featuring “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” rated PG.

---------------------GTHC GROUP HIKE/MEETING: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Regular monthly meeting. Program TBD. Free. facebook.com/GTHikers

---------------------SWEETWATER EVENING GARDEN CLUB OCTOBER SPEAKER & MEETING: 7pm, Acme Township Hall, Williamsburg.

The guest speaker will be Jan Shepard, general manager of Garden Goods in TC. She will speak on “Putting Your Garden To Sleep.” Limited seating. Call 938-9611. Free.

oct 20

wednesday

14TH ANNUAL FRESHWATER SUMMIT: VIRTUAL: The Freshwater Roundtable announces two sessions that make up the 14th Annual Freshwater Summit: Oct. 20 & Oct. 22 from 9-11am. Presentations include wild rice restoration, the underwater mapping efforts

THRIVE 45 CULTIVATE: ANISHINAABE 101: 9-11am, Genesis Church, Petoskey.

Presented by Meredith Kennedy, a Waganakising Odawak & citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. She will be providing a historical & cultural overview of the local Odawa & other area Anishinaabe Peoples. Cost is $20 for Thrive 45 members & general public. Free for LTBB citizens or other Indigenous persons. Advance registration required by Oct. 15. petoskeychamber. com/events/details/thrive-45-cultivate-anishinaabe-101-26500

FALL FOR LEELANAU: Oct. 18-24. Immerse yourselves in autumnal Leelanau through various Leelanau Conservancy events all week. Today includes Autumn Olive Removal Work Bee at DeYoung Natural Area. Choose from two time slots: 10amnoon or 4-6pm. The parking & meeting spot will be in the open field (in front of a large barn) adjacent to the DeYoung Farmhouse. leelanauconservancy.org

---------------------STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Join Donna Rubin & her puppet, Puppy Appleseed, as they tour Michigan cider mills in their book: “Apple Cider Pup.” An apple craft will be included. Sign up when you reserve your attendance. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------13TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT PARTY: 7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Tickets, $25.

The film festival runs Oct. 21-24. frankfortgardentheater.com/film-festival

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FALL FOR LEELANAU: Oct. 18-24. Immerse yourselves in autumnal Leelanau through various Leelanau Conservancy events all week. Today includes a Tree Talk Video: Take a virtual walk in the woods with Docent Shelley Yeager to learn about the intimate relationship between fungi & the trees in a short video filmed at Krumweide Forest Reserve. leelanauconservancy.org

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---------------------KID’S CRAFT LAB: SHAVING CREAM LEAVES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Add some color to a paper maple leaf or two. Shaving cream & watercolor paint create the swirly effect. Great sensory experience for the fingers & the eyes. Sign up when you reserve your attendance. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------13TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT FILM FESTIVAL: The Garden Theater, Frankfort, Oct. 21-24. Individual tickets to films are $12 each. Today’s films include “Limbo,” “Not Going Quietly,” “Dear Comrades!” & “Swan Song.” Visit the web site for show times & info. frankfortgardentheater.com/film-festival

---------------------BENZIE “OFF THE CLOCK” EVENT: 5-7pm, Five Shores Brewing, Beulah. Featuring traditional Oktoberfest fare, Honor Market brats, music, libations, an update on Chamber operations, & more. $5/person. business.benzie.org/events/details/benziearea-chamber-off-the-clock-event-15876

---------------------LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY BOOK DISCUSSION: 5-7pm, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. Join in discussing “Hey, Kiddo” by Jarrett J. Krosoczk, the fourth in a four-part book discussion series about recovery from addiction & a National Book Award finalist. Stop by the library & pick up a free copy of the book. interlochenpubliclibrary.org

---------------------INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM PRESENTS “RUSSIA: CONFLICT, COOPERATION, OR CONTAINMENT?”: 6pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Connecting remotely with Vanessa Acker, political unit chief of the U.S. State Department Office of Russian Affairs, to discuss the current state of US - Russian relations & strategies going forward. The event will be moderated by Tracy N. Busch, PhD, Associate Professor of History, Ferris State University. IAF events are free to current students & educators. $15 general public at the door, $10 livestream suggested donation. tciaf.com/oct-21-2021

---------------------FULFILLAMENT #17: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. A storytelling event where five local community leaders & entrepreneurs will take the stage to tell their journey of how they found fulfillment through vocation - the

inside story. Each storyteller will issue a challenge for the audience to do something to find fulfillment in their own lives. Storytellers: Yana Dee, Yana Dee Apparel; Matt Bullock, Tent Craft; Jonathan Timm, Musician; Anne Bonney, Speaker; & David Leith, Three Tree Tent. A $500 grant is awarded to an audience member with a good idea that needs some help to get it started. Tickets: $15 online or $18 at the door for in person; $10 for a live stream access during the event from your home. fulfillamentstories.com/next-event

---------------------“GODSPELL”: (See Sat., Oct. 16) ---------------------INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY JAZZ ORCHESTRA & JAZZ COMBO IN CONCERT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Under the direction of acclaimed jazz trumpeter Josh Lawrence, the Orchestra & Combo will present jazz works in a variety of genres. $9-$12. interlochen.org

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friday

14TH ANNUAL FRESHWATER SUMMIT: VIRTUAL: (See Weds., Oct. 20)

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ADULT & TEEN MAKE & TAKE PUMPKIN CRAFT: Interlochen Public Library. Drop in between 10am-noon. Materials provided while supplies last. interlochenpubliclibrary.org

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COFFEE @ TEN WITH CHARLES MINTZ: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. Join in-person or online. The subject of the “Great American Dream” is explored through photographer Charles Mintz’s series, “Lustron Stories.” Lustron Corporation manufactured porcelain-baked, enamelcoated, all-steel houses between 1948-1950 in Columbus, Ohio. The kit homes were shipped-to-site & assembled by local contractors. Many of the homes are still in use today. This project set out to discover who lives in these homes now. Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city-ctac-online/coffee-ten-charles-mintz

---------------------PUMPKIN CARVING DEMO BY THE LORD OF THE GOURD: 10:30am-1:30pm, Leland Township Library, Leland. Catch the Lord of the Gourd, Pat Harrison, turn ordinary pumpkins into works of art! The pumpkins he carves today will remain on display at the library through Halloween. Free. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Eric Carle & Bill Martin. Sign up when you reserve your attendance. greatlakeskids.org

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FALL LUNCHEON LECTURE: RURAL BROADBAND: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. A century ago, rural electric cooperatives were created to bring electricity to areas that large electric power companies considered too uneconomical to serve. Today, history is repeating itself, except with broadband. Julie Bailey of Great Lakes Energy will explain how her company’s subsidiary, Truestream, is bringing the internet to rural areas across northwest Michigan & how it is changing rural life. Pre-registration required. $15; includes lunch buffet. ncmclifelonglearning.com/events

---------------------13TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT FILM FESTIVAL: The Garden Theater, Frankfort, Oct. 21-24. Individual tickets to films are $12 each. Today’s films include “Two of Us,” “Shirley,” “The Hidden Life of Trees” & “Quo Vadis, Aida?.” Visit the web site for show times & info. frankfortgardentheater.com/ film-festival

---------------------FALL FOR LEELANAU: Oct. 18-24. Immerse yourselves in autumnal Leelanau through various Leelanau Conservancy events all week. Today is Trails Day at Palmer Woods Forest Preserve from 2-5pm: Join volunteer docents for hikes, meet LC staff & witness the trail crew in action to learn more at this open-house style event. leelanauconservancy.org

---------------------SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: Nonprofits AC Paw, COGNiTiON & Love Thy Neighbor are participating this year for your donation. New this year… the virtual experience “Beyond the Competition” that will allow you to watch, vote & donate to your favorite nonprofit from the comfort of your very own screen. Airing October 22-23 at 7pm & a 3pm matinee on Oct. 24. Free; viewing donation requested. swingshiftandthestars.org

---------------------“GODSPELL”: (See Sat., Oct. 16) ---------------------“YOU ON THE MOORS NOW”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. This imaginative play puts four of literature’s most iconic heroines in the room at the same time: Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett, Jo March & Cathy Earnshaw. They discuss romance & marriage while challenging

gender roles & cultural conventions at the same time. $14-$19. interlochen.org/events/ you-on-moors-now-2021-10-23-0

---------------------COMEDY WITH BOB PHILLIPS: 7:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Bob’s comedy show covers a lot of ground with a blend of observational, topical, political & biographical info.

He brings wicked timing, shrewd intelligence & sarcasm to his act which he has performed at top clubs & casinos all around the country. $15-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com

---------------------THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: 8pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. This country duo has celebrated over 40 years of success. Known for their singles, “Let Your Love Flow” & “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” & many others. $20. odawacasino.com/entertainment

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saturday

15TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS PEAK2PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE CLASSIC: 9:30am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The race starts & finishes near the base of the frontside slopes. Riders journey through hardwood & pine forests along two-tracks & a single-track on a course that is fast & challenging, but not too difficult for racers new to the sport. There is also a Tour de Tykes for ages 7-12 or 6 & under. $25-$85. crystalmountain.com/event/peak2peak

---------------------AUTUMN AT MCGULPIN POINT: 10am5pm, 500 Headlands Rd., Mackinaw City.

See views of the Straits of Mackinac with a free, self-guided tour to the top of the lighthouse tower. Enjoy complimentary cider & donuts. 231-330-2854.

---------------------MICHIGAN WILDERNESS HIKE: 10am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Take a guided walk on the Nature Education Reserve & learn about native plants & wildlife in Michigan’s autumn outdoors. Registration is required. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

---------------------YMCA ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-3pm, GT Bay YMCA, 3700 Silver Lake Rd., TC.

---------------------13TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT FILM FESTIVAL: The Garden Theater, Frankfort, Oct. 21-24. Individual tickets to films are $12 each. Today’s films include “Sweat,” “The Reason I Jump,” “Night of the Kings,” “Some

Kind of Heaven” & “Language Lessons.” Visit the web site for show times & info. frankfortgardentheater.com/film-festival

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FLAVORS OF FALL: 12-4pm, Torch Lake Café, Eastport (US 31/M-88). Music & apple cider, poetry & storytelling, bonfires & s’mores, mulled wine. torchlakecafe.com

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IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Bill O. Smith will sign his book “Chickadees in December.” horizonbooks.com/event/store-book-signing-bill-osmith-chickadees-december

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“YOU ON THE MOORS NOW”: 2pm & 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. This imaginative play puts four of literature’s most iconic heroines in the room at the same time: Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett, Jo March & Cathy Earnshaw. They discuss romance & marriage while challenging gender roles & cultural conventions at the same time. $14-$19. interlochen.org/ events/you-on-moors-now-2021-10-23-0

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TOTALLY 80’S, TOTALLY MURDER!: 6pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Mystery dinner presented by Grand Rapids based The Murder Mystery Company. Hosted by the Elk Rapids Players. The audience interactive evening of dinner & deceit includes catered dinner, dessert & cash bar. $50/person. accelevents.com/e/totally-80s-totally-murder

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GOPHERWOOD CONCERTS PRESENTS FULL CORD BLUEGRASS: 7-9pm, Elk’s building, 3rd floor, Cadillac. For the past 14 years, this band has been blending traditional bluegrass music with jazz, western swing, & rock n’ roll while keeping the traditional bluegrass feel alive. $7-$15. mynorthtickets. com/events/full-cord-bluegrass-10-23-2021

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TRAVERSE SYMPHONY JAZZ ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. In this concert, the group will perform music ranging from the heydey of Las Vegas to Motown soul to folk & funk - with a little light classical thrown in, too. $28-$65. traversesymphony.org/concert/traverse-symphonyjazz-orchestra

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13TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT FILM FESTIVAL: The Garden Theater, Frankfort, Oct. 21-24.

Individual tickets to films are $12 each. Today’s films include “Beans,” “The Perfect Candidate” & “Truffle Hunters.” Visit the web site for show times & info. frankfortgardentheater.com/film-festival

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ANNUAL TADL CHILI COOK-OFF: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Anything goes for this contest, as long as it is chili. The event will be held outside in the parking lot of the south end of the building. Judging will be done by you (the tasters) & TC Firefighters.

Free. tadl.org/event/chili-cook-off

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BARTER FAIR: 1:30pm, Green Lake Township Memorial Park, Interlochen. An afternoon of swapping, trading, & upcycling.

From unwanted items to carefully crafted goods–anything goes! The only rule: money won’t get you anything. Free. nwmileap.org/ event/barter-fair

FALL FOR LEELANAU: Oct. 18-24. Immerse yourselves in autumnal Leelanau through various Leelanau Conservancy events all week. Today includes the Fall For Leelanau Concert with Andrew Lutes & Chris Smith from 3-5pm at Tandem Ciders, Suttons Bay. leelanauconservancy.org

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SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: (See Fri., Oct. 22)

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TRAVERSE SYMPHONY JAZZ ORCHESTRA: 3pm, City Opera House, TC. In this concert, the group will perform music ranging from the heydey of Las Vegas to Motown soul to folk & funk - with a little light classical thrown in, too. $28-$65. traversesymphony.org/concert/traverse-symphony-jazzorchestra

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SCREAMS IN THE DARK: Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. Runs Oct. 1-30 on Fridays & Saturdays from 7-11pm & Sundays from 7-10pm. There are two tour options: Option 1 includes a wagon ride, haunted trail, The Mausoleum & corn maze while Option 2 includes all the attractions including the wagon ride, haunted trail, Panemonium, Swamp of Suffering & Dreadmoore Manor. evernighthaunt.com/ index.html

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GHOST FARM OF KINGSLEY HAUNTED TRAIL: Fridays & Saturdays, 7-11pm through Oct. 30. 5010 Pierce Rd., Kingsley. hauntedtraverse.com

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NORTE SUNDAY TRAIL RIDES: Sundays, 11:45am, Timber Ridge, TC. Open to mountain bikers of all ages & abilities, with three different levels & distances (5K, 10K & 25K) to choose from. elgruponorte. org/sundays/?mc_cid=95b5b3048c&mc_ eid=df24b9efb4

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THE HUNT FOR THE REDS OF OCTOBER: Held on weekdays in October. The Leelanau Peninsula hosts this event that allows consumers to indulge in many of the red wines available on the Leelanau Peninsula, along with taking in beautiful landscapes.

Tickets are $35 & include a pour of selected red from each of the participating wineries. $5 of each ticket goes to the American Red Cross Association. lpwines.com/the-huntfor-reds-of-october

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FREE MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Interlochen Public Library. Takes place every Weds. for five weeks, starting Oct. 6 from 5:30-7:30pm. The workshops will cover a variety of different topics to help you get on track with managing your finances. nmcaa.net/financialmgmt.asp

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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Tuesdays, 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, Community Room. Participants will be asked to wear a mask if indoors. If outdoors a jacket & something to sit on is recommended. sbbdl.org

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TWEEN TUESDAYS: Interlochen Public Library. Tweens will share interests & ideas whilst exploring media in a positive & safe space. Held every Tues. through Oct. from 3:30-4:30pm. interlochenpubliclibrary.org

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GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET: Held under the Pavilion, 100 South Court St., Gaylord on Wednesdays & Saturdays, July through Oct. from 8am-1pm.

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OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 2-6pm, The Village at GT Commons,

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SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 7:30am-noon; Wednesdays, 8am-noon. Held in parking lot “B” at the southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway in Downtown TC. dda.downtowntc.com/farmers-market

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VILLAGE ARTS BUILDING ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT & AUTUMN HARVEST: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Exhibit Opening Reception: Fri., Oct. 15, 6-8pm.

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“IN THE SHADE OF TRILLIUM, A MOTHER-DAUGHTER SHOW”: Jordan River Arts Center, East Jordan. Featuring painters Pat Tinney & Cayla Tinney Zellers. The title of this exhibit comes from Pat’s tradition of creating a trillium painting every Mother’s Day & Cayla’s memories of painting together as mother & daughter with “our feet tucked under their broad leaves.” Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4pm through Nov. 5. jordanriverarts.com

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WOMEN OF THE NIGHT: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Nocturnes by Heidi Amenda Marshall - pastels; Mara Manning - oil & cold wax; Cynthia Marks - ceramic. The opening reception will be held on Sat., Oct. 16 from 6-8pm. Meet the artists, enjoy music & more.

The exhibit runs through Nov. 15. higherartgallery.com

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ACRYLIC PAINTINGS BY ERICA LARSON: Alden District Library. Runs through Oct. 30. aldenlib.info

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NATURE THROUGH PASTELS: Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Four regional artists exhibit their pastel paintings through Oct. 29. Leelanau artists Julie Avery, Chris Nettleton & Jan Price; & Lesa Seefled of Grand Traverse County have each worked in the arts for some time & have more recently moved into painting with pastels through both individual & group explorations. Closed on Sundays. glenlakelibrary.net

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THE ART OF LORI SIKKEMA: The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Stop by the Visitor Center & view the fabric collage artwork of Lori Sikkema, on display through Oct. thebotanicgarden.org/events

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“PRESENCE”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. A contemporary figural exploration with local artists Paul Varga & Steve Toornman. These artists explore the figure each with a distinct approach. Varga is a sculptor who works primarily in wood & bronze & Toornman is an oil painter. The exhibition will run through Oct. 30. Closed on Sundays. charlevoixcircle.org

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DELBERT MICHEL: “SIXTY YEARS OF MAKING ART”: Grand Traverse Art Campus - Gateway Center, TC. Celebrating six decades of creative expression, artist & retired art professor Delbert Michel hosts a retrospective of his collection. The exhibition runs through Oct. 20 at both Delbert’s Studio #5 & the GT Art Campus - Gateway Center. Partial proceeds of art sales will be donated to Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse.

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - FOREWORD: SOLO EXHIBITION BY PATRICK EARL HAMMIE: Held in the Gallery. Through portraits & allegories, Hammie explores the complexities of identity, emotion, & family. Hours: Tues. - Fri.: 11am-5pm; Sat.: 10am-4pm. Closed Sundays & Mondays. Runs through Nov. 13. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/foreword-soloexhibition-patrick-earl-hammie - LUSTRON STORIES: AMERICANS AT HOME: Held in the Gallery. The subject of the “Great American Dream” is explored through photographer Charles Mintz’s series, “Lustron Stories.” Lustron Corporation manufactured porcelain-baked, enamel-coated, all-steel houses between 1948-1950 in Columbus, Ohio. The kit homes were shipped-to-site & assembled by local contractors. Many of the homes are still in use today. This project set out to discover who lives in these homes now. Runs Sept. 27 - Nov. 13. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/lustron-stories-americans-home

---------------------DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - AWAY FROM HOME: AMERICAN INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOL STORIES: This exhibition explores off-reservation boarding schools in its kaleidoscope of voices. Visi-

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tors will explore photographs, artwork, interviews, interactive timelines, & immersive environments, including classroom & dormitory settings. Objects such as a period barber chair & a young Seminole girl’s skirt, as well as reproduction elements poignantly illuminate first-person accounts. Runs through Oct. 20. dennosmuseum.org - BIRDS FLY IN: A HUMAN REFUGE: Runs through Jan. 2. A cross-cultural art collaboration focusing on themes related to Migration & Intuition. Artist Ellie Harold was surprised by birds who “flew” onto her canvas after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. As intuitive messengers, they brought not only an entirely new way of painting, but comfort during confusing times. Later, as migration issues came to the fore, she felt birds were a metaphor for the universal human desire to move toward greater freedom & love. Following her intuition, Ellie met Mexican composer David Mendoza, creator of the soundtrack music, & German architect Wilfried Schley who designed the Refuge Space. dennosmuseum.org - CLOSE TO HOME: CONTEMPORARY ANISHINAABEK ARTISTS: Runs through Oct. An exhibit of works from Anishinaabek artists in the region, supplemented by objects in the Dennos Museum Center’s collection. Artists include Kelly Church, Reneé Dillard, Jamie John, Yvonne Walker Keshick, & Jenna Wood. Represents current trends & connections to traditional practice by contemporary, working artists. dennosmuseum.org

---------------------GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR: - PAPER CONSTRUCTIONS: DENISE SAMUELS: Held in the Lobby Gallery.

Samuels exhibits sculptural, geometric constructions with recycled papers – cereal boxes, common cardboard & other heavier fibers she sometimes paints & alters – & stitches each hand-cut piece together with wire. Runs through Dec. 17. glenarborart. org/events/exhibit-denise-samuels - “EVERYDAY OBJECTS”: This juried exhibition asks exhibitors to reexamine & explore new & unexpected aesthetic possibilities in mundane objects. Runs through Oct. 28.

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no time to die No Time to Die is the most emotional James Bond movie to ever hit the big screen. And it’s not just because this is the final Bond film with Daniel Craig in the iconic role, making this extra poignant for those who passionately believe no one has been better in the part.

It’s also that for Craig’s swan song we are given a film that actually has a beating heart, exploring the history and development of Craig’s Bond, as his stoic angst and brooding gives way to levity, vulnerability, and -- dare we say it -- some actual emotional growth.

And then there’s the content of the movie itself, which I won’t spoil, but let’s just say there is some Greek tragedy-level pathos.

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All these factors make for a moving film where the crushing disappointment of Spectre is but a distant memory. After its 17-month COVID delay, No Time to Die’s release just hits different. It truly feels like a bit of closure on an era. And while there have been many COVID cinema comeback milestones, for those in the industry who were making plans for its release back in March 2020, it feels especially significant and meaningful.

Tanner (Rory Kinner) -- get their own little moments, tying up character arcs. Only Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) doesn’t seem to get the goodbye she deserves.

Yet for those who don’t want emotion out of your espionage action adventures, there’s still plenty of gasp-worthy thrills and exotic locations to make you feel right at home.

And where No Time to Die does break with tradition, it does so with tremendous success, so while it may not reach Skyfall level heights, it comes pretty close.

The film even successfully introduces a new character, a new agent 007, played by Lashanna Lynch, and her repartee with Craig is biting. And giving a black woman the 007 moniker feels like a deliberate FU to fanboys. I couldn’t support the choice more!

One untraditional choice is that the film doesn’t actually open with Bond, but with a gripping flashback to Léa Seydoux’s Madeleine surviving an attack by a man in a creepy China doll mask as a child. Cut to present day, as Madeleine and Bond are passionately in love and traveling the Italian coast in his little G5. I barely remember anything about their love story in Spectre, but I immediately felt the strength of their connection.

But of course their romantic bliss must come to end, and after Bond is attacked in a place only Madeleine knew he would be, all signs point to betrayal. So he puts her on a train, they part ways, and Bond enters selfimposed exile in Jamaica.

He puts his short shorts and fishing gear away, though, when a new tool of biological warfare emerges. Developed in an off-the-books British lab, “Heracles” is an engineered pathogen of nanobots that spreads like a virus (yup, a virus) and can be targeted to specific DNA. It was developed as a tool to save lives by being more effective at killing than a single shot.

But of course good intentions only go so far.

Enter the film’s cut-from-a-familiar-cloth, megalomaniac villain Safin (Rami Malek), a poison manufacturer with a tragic past who wants to use it for evil.

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And so Bond is brought back into the fold.

First recruited by his old pal Felix (Jeffery Wright) from the CIA, and then the rest of the band gets back together as he returns to Mi6. And all the characters we’ve grown to care for over the past five films -- Ralph Fiennes’ M, Ben Whishaw as Q, and even

The film benefits from all the dense layers of history and relationships between characters. Blofeld (Christoph Waltz), the villain in Spectre, is even brought back in Hannibal Lecture-style lockup, being treated by psychiatrist Madeleine.

Director Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) delivers all the spectacle you could possibly crave, taking you across picturesque Italian villages, a moody Norwegian forest, an Eyes Wide Shut-esque birthday party in Cuba, and a super stylized Soviet industrial island. It’s eye candy that actually manages to compete with Craig’s blue eyes.

At 2 hours and 43 minutes, this is the longest Bond movie ever, but it manages to breeze along, balancing action, humor, and character development with aplomb.

When the cold open ends and Billie Eilish’s mournful theme song starts, you won’t believe you’ve likely already been sitting in the theater for over an hour since showtime. This is largely because Fukunaga crafted a film that is funny, self aware, and where Bond actually manages to treat women like equals.

This is also no doubt a result of the sparkling influence of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s (Fleabag) work on the script, which is lighter on its feet even when it gets convoluted. Craig shows glimmers of having as much fun as he did in Knives Out. He even makes pancakes!

And speaking of Knives Out, Craig briefly reunites with costar Ana de Armas, who in what is usually a forgettable B-Bond Girl part, is an absolute knockout as a newbie CIA agent. It’s a sequence that leaves you wanting more, but it’s also the beauty of its brevity that makes it so darn perfect.

No Time to Die is a showcase worthy of the extraordinary service Craig’s Bond has provided, not only to Queen and country, but also to the franchise. And he gets a dramatic ending that left me shaken, capping off a epic extravaganza that will leave you stirred.

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— Disturbed

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: Self-defense for men is karate or maybe Krav Maga. For women, it’s ducking mean remarks.

Many people have a romanticized view of women as the sweet, ever-nurturing “better angels of our nature.” That’s a major myth, but it continues to have traction due to the nature of female rivalry, which is much like slow-acting poison gas. (It’s often hard for a woman to recognize she’s been dosed... till she’s writhing on the floor like a goldfish sucking in its last desperate breaths.)

While from boyhood on, guys tend to relish competition and are openly aggressive (like when one socks another in the jaw), psychologist Anne Campbell describes female aggression as “indirect” and “covert” (sneaky and hidden). She believes women evolved to compete this way to avoid physical harm that might have damaged their ability to have or care for children.

Common sneaky ladywar tactics include weaponizing a group of women against a targeted woman by spreading nasty gossip about her and rallying the coven to ostracize her. In the presence of a man or men, one woman will try to undermine another woman’s mate value by revealing her supposed hussyhood or trashing her looks -as you experienced.

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BY Amy Alkon explains that, in contrast with “the constant male struggle to figure out who is better, faster, smarter, or otherwise more skilled,” girls and women enforce “equality” among themselves and resent and punish women who stand out.

“Should a girl appear superior, even accidentally,” she is guilty of a crime against the rest and “faces social exclusion.” This carries through to adulthood, with the thinking (summed up by Benenson): “Nice women don’t try to outdo their female peers.”

Of course, women do compete. But, Benenson notes -- per interviews with hundreds of women by various researchers -women deny they compete with one another, even to themselves. This subconscious selfdeception -- “a woman’s honest belief that she never competes with other females” -allows her to do just that without any pangs of conscience getting in her way.

That’s one reason why confronting this woman about what she did might be problematic. Additionally, research by evolutionary psychologists Tania Reynolds and Jaime Palmer-Hague suggests your standing up for yourself -- telling this woman her behavior was out of line -- could be portrayed by her (to other women in your circle) as your victimizing her! Thus putting a big stain on your reputation!

Compared with “traditional forms of gossip” (the sort readily perceived as catty and mean), women’s disclosures of a friend’s hurting their feelings (kindness “violations”) get a pass, Reynolds and Palmer-Hague observe.

They are “relatively trusted and approved,” suggesting women have “a social blind spot” to a tool used to trash the reputation of other women. Reynolds explained to me via email: Basically, if a female friend says about another woman, “‘You wouldn’t guess how mean Mary was to me the other day,’ you’re less likely to recognize this friend’s disclosure as gossip.”

Men tend to prefer natural breasts (though their eyes go boi-oi-oing! at the big, pert fakeuns). Your “best friend,” spotting that a guy seemed into you, performed the vital public service of informing him your bodacious boobs are, in fact, siliconey islands.

In their research, disclosures like this “effectively tarnished ... social opportunities” of the women they were made about.

“Participants evaluated women who treated their friends poorly as immoral,” avoided having them as friends, and wanted to “warn others about their bad character.”

Why would she do this? Well, unbeknownst to you, you violated an unspoken rule of female society by amping up your appeal to men via Boob Fairy, M.D.: openly competing with other women. It’s the “openly” part that’s the problem. Psychologist Joyce Benenson

You might decide to say something anyway: gently tell this woman you prefer to keep news of your boob job unbroadcast. Note that even this approach could be turned into ammunition against you through a “victimhood” story she might tell.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Self-help author James Clear describes a scenario I urge you to keep in mind. He speaks of “a stonecutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow, it will split in two.” Clear adds that “it was not that last blow that did it—but all that had gone before.” You’ll thrive by cultivating that same patience and determination in the coming weeks, Libra. Proceed with dogged certainty that your sustained small efforts will eventually yield potent results.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nobel Prizewinning poet Odysseus Elytis was speaking like a consummate Scorpio when he said, “What I love is always being born. What I love is beginning always.” Like most Scorpios, he knew an essential secret about how to ensure he could enjoy that intense rhythm: He had to be skilled in the art of metaphorical death.

How else could he be born again and again? Every time he rose up anew into the world like a beginner, it was because he had shed old ideas, past obsessions, and worn-out tricks. I trust you’ve been attending to this transformative work in the past few weeks, Scorpio. Ready to be born again? Ready to begin anew?

To achieve maximum renaissance, get rid of a few more things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I haven’t had enough sleep for years,” author Franz Kafka (1883–1924) once confessed to a friend.

It showed in his work, which was brilliant but gaunt and haunted. He wrote stories that would be written by a person who was not only sleep-deprived but dream-deprived. The anxiety he might have purged from his system through sleep instead spilled out into the writing he did in waking life. Anyway, I’m hoping you will make Kafka your anti-role model as you catch up on the sleep you’ve missed out on. The coming weeks will be a fantastic time to fall in love with the odd, unpredictable, regenerative stories that well up from your subconscious depths while you’re in bed at night. They will refresh your imagination in all the right ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “The reason life works at all is that not everyone in your tribe is nuts on the same day,” writes author Anne Lamott. I will add that on rare occasions, virtually everyone in your tribe is functioning at high levels of competency and confidence. According to my analysis, now is one of those times. That’s why I encourage you to take extraordinary measures to marshal your tribe’s creative, constructive efforts. I believe that together you can collaborate to generate wonders and marvels that aren’t normally achievable.

Group synergy is potentially at a peak—and will be fully activated if you help lead the way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I believe your

plan for the rest of 2021 should borrow from the mini-manifesto that Aquarian author Virginia Woolf formulated at age 51: “I will go on adventuring, changing, opening my mind and my eyes, refusing to be stamped and stereotyped. The thing is to free one’s self: to let it find its dimensions, not be impeded.” Does that sound like fun, Aquarius? It should be—although it may require you to overcome temptations to retreat into excess comfort and inertia.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): “Anyone who

isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough,” writes author and philosopher Alain de Botton. That’s too extreme a statement for my taste. But I agree with the gist of his comment. If we are not constantly outgrowing who we are, we are not sufficiently alert and alive.

Luckily for you, Pisces, you are now in a phase of rapid ripening.

At least you should be. The cosmos is conspiring to help you learn how to become a more vibrant and authentic version of yourself. Please cooperate! Seek all available updates.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even the wisest

among us are susceptible to being fascinated by our emotional pain. Even those of us who do a lot of inner work may be captivated and entranced by frustrations and vexations and irritants. Our knotty problems make us interesting, even attractive! They

shape our self-image. No wonder we are sometimes “intensely, even passionately, attached to suffering,” in the words of author Fyodor Dostoevsky. That’s the bad news. The good news, Aries, is that in the coming weeks, you will have extra power to divest yourself of sadness and distress and anxiety that you no longer need. I recommend you choose a few outmoded sources of unhappiness and enact a ritual to purge them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In Norway, you

don’t call your romantic partner “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.” You say kjaereste, which is gender neutral and is translated as “dearest.”

In Sweden, you refer to your lover as älskling, meaning “my beloved one.” How about Finland?

One term the Finns use for the person they love is kulta, which means gold. I hope you’ll be inspired by these words to experiment with new nicknames and titles for the allies you care for. It’s a favorable time to reinvent the images you project onto each other. I hope you will refine your assumptions about each other and upgrade your hopes for each other. Be playful and have fun as you enhance your empathy.

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Front Desk Manager. Competitive wages are offered based on experience. Enjoy great recreation benefits as Crystal Mountain is a great p lace to work and play! Learn more and apply at www.crystalmountain.com. ___________________________________ NMC IS HIRING A CREATIVE DIRECTOR ($68,215/Salary) & a Marketing Director ($68,215/Salary) for our Public Relations, Marketing & Communications department, in addition to a Marketing & Promotion Specialist ($42,170/ Salary) for our Extended Education Services department. Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, 4 weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and tuition benefit. EOE nmc.edu/ nondiscrimination ___________________________________ COTTAGE FOR RENT Traverse City, 1 BR, Fully Furnished, Includes All Utilities, Washer/ Dryer, Internet, Cable, Very Comfortable, Quiet, Month-to-Month to One Year, $1,400 per month; (231) 631-7512. ___________________________________

hour, generous product discount, paid lunch breaks, and a FUN working atmosphere in downtown Traverse City. http://www. cherryrepublic.com/discover/employment ___________________________________ THIRSTY FISH is looking for cooks!!

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Available to work scheduled rotating shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Benefits include group health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

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CAR INSURANCE Looking for PL/PD insurance for your car? or full? txt info to 231 463 5866!

JANITORIAL / MAINTENANCE WORKER Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City is seeking Janitorial help for 2 sales floors. Year round, part time. Includes light mechanical.

Apply to manager@horizonbooks.com ___________________________________ ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Venturi is an award-winning manufacturer/distributor/retailer of home products located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan. We are currently looking for a seasoned, savvy Accounting Specialist to help manage daily bookkeeping, transaction process, expense tracking, and other related accounting tasks. We offer health, vision and dental, paid time off, bonus program, flexible schedule, IRA with match, life insurance, and a host of other meaningful benefits. Get to know us at www.venturi-inc.com ___________________________________ JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! Cherry Republic is looking for several Holiday Service Center Ambassadors to work from Oct. - Dec. assisting customers on the phone & online with orders of our delicious cherry products.

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