oct 23
saturday
15TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS PEAK2PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE CLASSIC: 9:30am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The race starts & finishes near the base of the front-side 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 new racers. There is also a Tour de Tykes for ages 7-12 or 6 & under. $25-$85. crystalmountain.com/event/peak2peak
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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.
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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
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YMCA ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-3pm, GT Bay YMCA, 3700 Silver Lake Rd., TC. There are currently 60 vendors that will be displaying their crafts for sale.
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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 “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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BALD EAGLE RELEASE: 1pm, Samels Farm, Williamsburg. Watch the young Bald Eagle fly free. Skegemog Raptor Center rehabilitates sick, injured, & orphaned raptors with the goal of returning them to the wild in a fit & healthy condition, & educates the public about conservation & ecology with a focus on raptors. Free.
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS: 1pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. “Makea-Witch” workshop: Craft a paper witch to hang in your window or doorway. Best for grades 2 & up, but all ages are welcome. glenlakelibrary.net
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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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HALLOWEEN-THEMED TOURS OF OAKWOOD CEMETERY: 4pm. Meet at the main entrance of Oakwood Cemetery, directly across from the intersection of Fair St. & Eighth St., TC. The walking tour covers a distance of approximately 1.5 miles on un-
even surfaces & lasts about 90 minutes. No reservations are required; however, participants are required to sign a liability waiver, so please arrive 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled tour to sign in. Free; donations accepted. traversehistory.org
october
23-31
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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
send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
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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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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 Oct. 22-23 at 7pm & a 3pm matinee on Oct. 24. Free; viewing donation requested. swingshiftandthestars.org
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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, storytelling techniques, & hefty doses of comic timing. With songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, this story of kindness, tolerance, & love dances across the stage. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from Oct. 14-23, starting at 2pm on Sun., Oct. 17, & 7:30pm on all other days. Adults: $28, youth under 18: $15 (plus fees). tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ login&event=356
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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-symphony-jazz-orchestra
oct 24
sunday
FLAVORS OF FALL: (See Sat., Oct. 23)
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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
Catch the Halloween spirit at The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay when composer Maxx McGathey and members of his Chicago based band “Gramps The Vamp” perform live music scores composed for two scary, classic silent films: “The Lodger” on Thurs., Oct. 28 at 7:30pm; and “Nosferatu” on Fri., Oct. 29 at 7:30pm. Tickets, $25, available online: thebaytheatre.com.
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 Sat., Oct. 23)
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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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AUDITIONS FOR CLUE: ON STAGE: 4-6pm, Cooley School Annex, Cadillac. Casting for an ensemble of up to 15 men & women ages 18 & up. Performance dates: Jan. 14-15 & 21-22.
oct 25
monday
Mackinac, Emmet, & part of Cheboygan. He will provide an update on his work in the state Capitol, & he looks forward to hearing residents’ thoughts & concerns. 517-3732629.
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KID’S CRAFT LAB: PEE WEE PUMPKIN PAINTING: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Reserve your spot. greatlakeskids.org
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YOUNG COMPANY AUDITIONS FOR “HOLIDAY CABARET”: 4-6pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. Open to students ages 12-18. Students must prepare 16 bars of any song that best shows their vocal skills & bring the sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Performances will be Dec. 16-18 on the MainStage. oldtownplayhouse.com/young-co/productions/a-holidaycabaret.html
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AUDITIONS FOR CLUE: ON STAGE: 6-8pm, Cooley School Annex, Cadillac. Casting for an ensemble of up to 15 men & women ages 18 & up. Performance dates: Jan. 14-15 & 21-22.
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REP. DAMOOSE HOSTS OPEN OFFICE HOUR MEETINGS: 9-10am, Christopher’s Cafe, Indian River. State Rep. John Damoose represents the 107th House District, which includes the counties of Chippewa,
SPOOKY LIGHTS POWER STROLL: 6:15pm, Running Fit, 300 E. Front St., Ste. 103, TC. Check out the spooky Halloween lights & displays in TC’s Central Neighborhood. This speedy walk will be led by the staffers of Running Fit. There will be a prize for best dressed - which means come in your Halloween costume! 932-5401.
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