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didn’t do any testing, we’d find less cases.”

Shortly after, we learned he knew of the seriousness of the virus and decided to lie to the U.S. population about it, because he said he didn’t want the people to panic. The U.S. and South Korea identified their first cases of the virus on the same day. South Korea took immediate action; Trump lied and took no action. Are the citizens of South Korea that much stronger than those in the U.S.?

His ban on travel was also a lie. The ban was for foreign nationals; it didn’t include U.S. travelers flying to and from China in those first 14 weeks. 40,000+ U.S. travelers disembarked unchecked and spread the virus throughout the country.

His inaction cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens. Trump said about disinfectant, “I see the disinfectant knocks it out in a minute, one minute.”

You must have a word for Trump and his decisions that left you much more than befuddled?

Tom Kilpatrick, Alanson

Goals Of Redistricting Well, it seems the independent redistricting commission map results have politicians’ noses out of joint on both sides of the aisle. This strikes me as a good thing. I don’t know much about Rep. O’Malley, while my observation of Rep. Roth is that he has met my expectations.

Please regard this as a hand-wringing endorsement rather than a ringing endorsement.

Regarding anxiety over districts in the Detroit area, there is nothing in the Constitution that supports congressional districts being established by race, political, ethnic, religious or any other specific characteristic(s) of the electorate.

While some people may feel the need for special districts, they ought to realize that those special districts became outnumbered by “other” districts. Those resulting “other” districts have helped to create the imbalance we see in Michigan’s legislature. We have 58 Republican districts and 51 Democratic districts in the Michigan House. Our Senate is skewed even more, with 22 Republicans to 16 Democrats. Competitive districts, where the politicians have to earn their seats by representing their constituents, is the goal of objective redistricting.

John M. Gerty, Williamsburg What About Trump?

[Previous letter writer] Wally Juall, your angst against Biden for his befuddled decisions makes me believe you were terribly upset with Trump’s dishonesty and lies regarding COVID-19. Did you send a letter on that? We all remember “It’s just one person who flew in from China. It’s at 15 cases right now and in a couple of days it will be down near zero. By spring it will go away. It just goes away. The Dems are politicizing the Coronavirus. It’s their new hoax. If we

Stop The Coup One year ago on January 6, domestic terrorists struck the first blow in a coup to overthrow our democracy. That coup continues today and is progressing on a timeline to replace our election apparatus by 2024 with one that will install an autocratic government, whether or not they win the popular and electoral vote.

January 6, 2020 was the beginning, not a one-time incident, yet Americans are unaware of the approaching loss of our system of government.

The Republican Congress and Senate have capitulated to a demagogic leader, and their silence and inaction have enabled violence over voting. The coup planners now have free reign to follow through with intimidation, threats, and violence against local government and election personnel with resulting removal of those who protect our elections.

The very night our capitol was attacked, Congressman Jack Bergman joined 146 other sedition caucus members in an attempt to overturn the election results. Since then, some states have changed the way election results are counted and who may count ballots.

Others have passed voter suppression laws. Michigan Republicans are moving to bypass Governor Whitmer’s veto of their voter suppression bills with a legislative initiative. At state capitols, county commissions, and school board meetings all over the country, armed militias are intimidating and threatening legislators in attempts to replace them with right wing extremists.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has called these actions a “five alarm fire” and stated that if you’re not paying attention, you should be. Our democracy is at a crossroads and we could well lose it to an authoritarian coup. Every day is now January 6. Please contact Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow and encourage them to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights bill.

Eric Lampinen, Manistee

We Are In Denial Massive U.S. citizen denial!

It is rampant in the USA. The denial of Central and South American citizens fleeing death in their home countries.

It is no less than the German citizen denial of the massive murde” of German/ Jewish citizens. Some will maintain we deny responsibility for the massive death of the preborn. So, let’s continue the dialog until we provide an effective plan to address the killing of the preborn.

Neither abortion nor the outlawing of abortion is the solution! It does not halt fornication, absence of pregnancy prevention, uninformed, unprepared.

Why aren’t we pursuing more effective actions? Why aren’t we talking about the reason for massive immigration? Are we afraid to assume responsibility for their dislocation?

We are in denial toward our treatment of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans. And now, Central and South Americans.

I live in a senior residence that outlaws “sensitive” discussions, i.e. abortion, religion, politics! Hence, in our advanced ages we mandate ongoing ignorance and avoidance of responsibility of our citizenship. We assume that ignorance is more responsible/ comfortable/polite. Pleading ignorance does not remove responsibility for complicity of crimes. Our silence promotes massive crimes. We cannot claim ignorance of our governmental/big business/religions (now one and the same) rape of other countries and/or control of conditions in this country.

It is our responsibility to seek information, take responsibility and action. We no longer have the luxury of inaction.

Nancy Adadow Gray, Frankfort What’s Your Plan?

I watched a woman who broke into the Capitol being interviewed. She felt she was a patriot and had no regrets. Her prison sentence was a joke to her, only deepening her animosity for a government that stole the election.

My question is, what if they had succeeded? What were they planning to do? What did they win beside power and an incompetent president? Republicans need to be challenged about what they want. They have been against everything and encouraged protests. Parents carrying signs that parents know best what their children should learn. They don’t really believe that, since they only have complaints about a few controversial subjects. They have a school board to argue with, and they may or may not get their way. That is democracy.

Their negativity reminds me of what I often hear: “I don’t want the government telling me what to do.” What they mean is Republicans need the power to tell us what we need to do.

What will they do for the country?

Insurrections that come to mind required the support of many more than we saw on January 6 and go through years of death and destruction. What I hear is they are against whatever the government is doing. What would they have done to Continues on page 6

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The way to one’s heart is through the stomach — or so the familiar adage goes. But for author and recording artist Michelle Zauner, “heart” is hardly the end of the line.

Following the loss of her mother to cancer, on whose piquant packed lunches and love she was raised, Zauner turns to H mart — an Asian specialty store — to keep her Korean heritage close, and her connection to her mother closer.

An outgrowth of her essay in The New Yorker, Zauner’s debut memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” paints an unembellished portrait of the ties that bind bloodline to tradition. A tale of pain recast as progression, Zauner’s delicate prose is just a taste of the slices of self we all stand to lose or gain.

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The First Stop on Your MLK Weekend Itinerary: Brewery Book Fair

There’s nothing we love more than a great team-up. Northern Michigan E3, the Traverse City region’s antiracism taskforce, has partnered up with Right Brain Brewery to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend with good books, good cheer, and good changes for our community. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the dynamic duo is putting on a book fundraiser and art market at Right Brain. The goal: raising money to purchase diverse and inclusive books for Traverse City Area Public Schools libraries. A booklist is available from the MISelf in Books project, an annual list of diverse books for Michigan learners, at mimame.org.

There will also be an art market focusing on local Black makers and an open mic playing into the evening. The free event (donations encouraged) runs from 4pm to 8pm at Right Brain Brewery. Find it at 225 E 16th St. in Traverse City. For more information, visit northernmichigane3.com.

Stuff We Love: Bringing Rad Artists, Writers & Composers Up North Tiny enclave though it is, Good Hart manages to bring some of the coolest creatives we’ve seen Up North. It just announced the selected artist for its Elevating Diverse Voices Curated Residency Program this summer. Rashaun Rucker, a photographer, printmaker, journalist, and the first African American to be named Michigan Press Photographer of the Year (2008). Rucker won’t arrive until this August but you can see his work — which he says “examines social and cultural issues in America, with a particular focus on human rights, mental illness, the black experience, and the influence of inequality” — now at www.rashaunrucker.com and above. You can also get to know this winter’s artists in residence (and check out some associated events) at goodhartartistresidency.org. Wish your name was among them? Guess what? The open calls for artists, writers, and composers looking to be part of a late 2022/early 2023 Good Hart residency is currently live there, too.

Motown Gospel in Traverse City for MLK Day We don’t get a lot of opportunities to hear gospel music in Traverse City, but when we do, man, is it extraordinary. The upcoming Jan. 17 show in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at City Opera House promises to be just that. First, there’s the headliner: the nationally acclaimed Motown Legends Gospel Choir — the 16-piece group with original members of The Miracles (“Shop Around”) and The Contours (“Do You Love Me, Now That I Can I Dance) that wowed TC audiences back in 2015. That powerhouse of voices will be further backed up with special guest Laurie Sears, Northwest Michigan Children’s Choir Cantus and — Chamber Singers (under the direction of Jeffrey Cobb), plus the famed Joe Wilson on dobro and Kevin Larose on tuba. Then there’s this: The show, presented by Building Bridges with Music, is free. Tickets are limited to 50 for the in-person show but all are invited to watch, sway, and sing along to the livestream, also free, at musichub.live/mlk2022NMC.

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get out of Afghanistan without chaos?

Stay there longer? To end the spread of the virus? Avoid inflation? To cope with millions refusing to get their vaccines?

Wearing masks? There is an emptiness in their wanting to overthrow the election by storming the Capital. I always wonder “What’s next?”

Robert McQuilkin, Frankfort Who’s the President I called Rep. Bergman’s Washington office on October 28 and asked his aid if Rep. Bergman considered President Biden or Donald Trump the legitimate president. I was told that I would have to speak with his supervisor. The supervisor also declined to answer the question. The only thing I was told was that my request would be passed on to Rep. Bergman. I requested an e-mail answer.

Now that I have been ignored for months, I am now requesting that Rep. Bergman’s office issue a public statement and answer the question. Is President Biden or is Donald Trump the legitimate president?

In a democracy, voters have the right to know the political views of their representatives. I am disappointed Rep. Bergman still has not answered this question. I am asking other concerned

citizens to urge Rep. Bergman to be more transparent with those he represents. If you agree, please contact Rep. Bregman’s Washington office at (202) 225-4735.

Gary Parteka, Alpena Carbon Emissions Exposed The virus exposed the burning of fossil fuels as an environmental health risk, and climate change is making it worse. Higher temperatures speed up the formation of hazardous air pollution from tail pipes and industrial emissions. Air pollution makes it hard to breathe deeply, causes coughing and damages lungs, leaving them vulnerable to infection. Those who suffer from lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and black lung disease are at risk. Air pollution makes COVID worse by making peoples’ lungs more vulnerable to infection.

It has been reported that a high exposure to particulate pollution doubles the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Individuals living in polluted areas were much more likely to die of the virus.

Let’s prepare for future pandemics by eliminating fossil fuel emissions as quickly as possible by putting a price on carbon emissions and let the market do the rest.

by Stephen Tuttle We thought the new year might be a good time for those of us living in the future to explain what is happening with the mess you left us. It’s not as if you weren’t warned.

Way back in 1896, Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius appears to be the first to have predicted increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) could lead to surface temperature increases. In 1938, an English engineer named Guy Callendar proved it.

Everyone had plenty of time to understand increased greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO2, were going to increase surface temperature with potentially deleterious consequences. Some of you even studied those possibilities and detailed reports were issued. The warning bells were ringing but the politicians were deaf to an issue that

hurricane landfalls, the western U.S. running out of water, glaciers in full retreat, the Greenland ice shelf at risk ... these events were not aberrations, but the start of a process you could have slowed or stopped but your politicians did little.

So, how did that work out?

By 2030 winter tornadoes were common, hurricanes here and cyclones in Asia battered land multiple times a year with the accompanying flooding killing hundreds of thousands. We reached the 1.5 degree Celsius temperature increase we were trying to avoid, and further increases were guaranteed no matter what we did. Glaciers receded by another 25% and world famine, which already effected more than 30 people million in 2022, more than doubled.

It’s not as if you weren’t warned.

Ronald Marshall, Petoskey

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generated few votes and fewer campaign contributions. Big business as usual was more important to you than what seemed like a theory you couldn’t really grasp even though the climate was changing all around you.

You should note the predictions were true, and the confluence of climate change, overpopulation and our chemical dependency created nightmares from which we hope we are now emerging. Again, you were warned.

In 1962, Rachel Carson published “Silent Spring,” her warning about the dangers of pesticides. It was a telling harbinger of the dangers of lots of chemicals including new and even worse pesticides and herbicides.

For every poison you banned, another dozen cropped up; we are still bedeviled by PFAS and other forever chemicals.

Paul Ehrlich warned us about an overpopulated world in his 1968 best seller, “The Population Bomb.” There were about 3.53 billion people on the planet then. There were nearly 7.9 billion at the start of your new year.

(Population growth slows, then stops less than two decades from now but not voluntarily.)

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If the early warnings on climate change or prescient writings of Carson and Ehrlich weren’t enough, there were ample omens of the troubles to come had you just opened your eyes. The records indicate you recently experienced a week in December that saw record snowfall in one area, a destructive wildfire and blizzard at the same time in another, and tornadoes in still another. Did it occur to you all those things happening nearly simultaneously was not normal?

What else happened during the last year?

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By 2035 sea levels had risen a foot, all low-lying island chains had disappeared completely as had most of south Florida.

They had problems before the permanent flooding, though, as salt water seeped through the limestone on which that peninsula sits irretrievably adulterating their fresh water aquifer. The water scarcity in the western U.S. had grown from a crisis to a disaster: 40 million Americans had to ration water and 5 million acres of cropland could no longer be fully farmed creating food shortages. The world famine now impacted more than 300 million people.

Fifty thousand people, mostly children, were dying every day from malnutrition.

By 2040 lakes Mead and Powell had disappeared completely and Glen Canyon reappeared in all its stark glory, another canyon that is definitely grand. But the western U.S. no longer had any Colorado River water and the greatest internal migration in our history was well under way as people headed where there was still water. Coastal areas around the world were inundated as the Greenland ice shelf collapsed, the entire Florida peninsula and southern Louisiana disappeared under water. Then the pandemic started.

By 2045 world population began shrinking, the result of 200 million pandemic deaths and twice that many from malnutrition, so many deaths most countries made cremation mandatory. Science, technology and common sense finally began to prevail as new leadership around the world began taking the drastic steps that should have been taken decades earlier.

Now, in 2050, after hundreds of millions of unnecessary deaths and ecological damage requiring generations of repair, we think we’re turning the corner you created starting more than a century ago. We’re cautiously optimistic.

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by Bob Thompson When you walk into your local grocery store, the rows are filled with thousands of food items to choose from, but this choice is all an illusion. Just four companies own 75 percent of the brands that line grocery store shelves.

And because the food industry has been so heavily consolidated, these multinational food corporations are able to unfairly set prices for what we eat so that they can rake in profits at the expense of farmers and eaters.

Consolidation in the food system threatens independent family farmers’ ability to make a living. That’s why Michigan Farmers Union (MFU) is demanding fairness for farmers, ranchers, and families. That includes properly enforcing antitrust laws that unfairly take advantage of our food system.

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The strong grasp that outsized corporate monopolies have on nearly every aspect of our food system, from seeds to equipment to processing, all but ensures that the biggest farms survive, and the smallest ones go out of business.

Back in the 1970s, President Nixon’s Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz told independent family farmers to “get big or get out,” and the rest is history: Independent family farmers are at the mercy of just a handful of corporations that have hollowed out the communities they’re from, especially in the Midwest.

Regardless of size, all farmers and ranchers deserve to be treated equally.

Right now, mega-corporations can source their meat from Mexico and Peru and call it “Made in the USA” simply because the products were packaged domestically.

MFU’s campaign, called Fairness for Farmers, demands the following: stopping deceptive and unfair practices in the meat market, requiring reliable information about food products through price reporting and labeling, more competition in our food economy in a way that values fairness, and better enforcement of our federal antitrust laws.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve experienced incredible challenges in our food supply chain, and consolidation is part of the problem. One reform that would counter the deceptive and unfair practices we see in the meat industry is called Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA) reform. It would allow farmers and ranchers to challenge unfair practices in courts, create fairer wages, and clarify food industry practices that may be unfair, discriminatory, or deceptive. If enforced properly, this policy would help localize the food system, creating a more accessible and affordable food supply.

We also deserve transparency about where our food is coming from. This means requiring country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for meat and other products.

Right now, mega-corporations can source their meat from Mexico and Peru and call it “Made in the USA” simply because the products were packaged domestically.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture must uphold policies that fight consolidation and promote competition with the U.S. Department of Justice playing an active role in enforcing these laws.

Without paying farmers a fair price for what they produce, we’ve robbed people of their livelihood and shut them out of opportunity. Take, for example, the cattle industry. Today, just four companies control most of the beef slaughter and processing in this country.

The domination of just a few corporations in beef packing creates bottlenecks in the supply chain, which makes the industry more susceptible to sudden changes.

Consequently, small producers are less likely to break even, and households pay higher prices.

While we can’t fix our food system overnight, President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Bill will help build back rural communities from the bottom up and middle out and take important steps toward what MFU is calling for. Through important reforms like tackling the effect of the climate crisis on our food system to reinvesting in rural infrastructure, now is the time to take up the call for better, fairer, and more transparent food and farm policy.

Bob Thompson is president of the Michigan Farmers Union.

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Wait, What?

Ever watched a cooking show and wished you could sample the finished product? A professor in Japan has created a prototype TV screen that you can lick to taste a particular food. It works by spraying flavors on a film that rolls over the TV screen, Reuters reported. While such a product might seem misguided during a global pandemic, Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita sees it differently: “The goal is to make it possible for people to have the experience of something like eating at a restaurant on the other side of the world, even while staying at home,” he said. Miyashita said a commercial version could be made for about $875.

a suspect in his 40s who had soot on his hands and matched a description from witnesses.

Scrooge Is Real Gina Sheldon of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, arrived home from Europe and opened her luggage to find $3,000 of gifts gone, WMUR-TV reported on Dec. 24. The items were “replaced with dog food, an old T-shirt, a shaving cream bottle,” Sheldon said; she believes those items were used because they look like a “real luggage product” when scanned. She had spent 11 days in Italy and a few in Paris and believes the switcheroo happened in the baggage area of Charles DeGaulle Airport in Paris. Sheldon had bought a leather jacket for her teenager and “these really cute leather wristlet band purses” for other family and friends. Delta Airlines and their partner Air France are looking into the incident.

In this story, Scrooge is a hyperactive rodent with a bushy tail: The vendor who usually installs holiday lighting at Mears Park in St. Paul, Minnesota, declined to take the job this year after squirrels chewed through the wires in 2020, Lee Ann LaBore, co-chair of the Friends of Mears Park, told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “Our vendor reuses the lights, and they can’t afford to ... have the squirrels destroy them again,” she said. Instead, this year organizers used a projector with kaleidoscopelike moving images of snowflakes. People “want to see the twinkly lights,” LaBore said. “Well, we can’t have twinkly lights. It was probably this or nothing.”

Lovin’ It McDonald’s locations in Guangdong and Shanghai, China, are testing new instore seating: exercise bikes. A spokesperson said the bikes are part of McDonald’s Upcycle for Good initiative, which promotes sustainability, United Press International reported. They generate electricity, which customers can use to charge their devices.

Oh, and they help customers stay healthier while gobbling a Big Mac and fries.

Virtual Reality Pinellas County (Florida) sheriff ’s deputies stopped a car at 4 a.m. on Dec. 18 for driving without its lights on, The Smoking Gun reported. They arrested the driver, Darius Owens, 27, for DUI and marijuana possession, but the real payoff came when they searched the car and passenger, Patrick Florence, 34. Under the Florence’s seat, they found a gun; wrapped around his penis, they discovered baggies holding methamphetamine and cocaine. Florence, who has many felony convictions, denied that the drugs were his, but he wouldn’t say who they belonged to. So many questions.

Weird Christmas Tradition Since 1966, the city of Gavle, Sweden, has erected a huge straw goat in its downtown square at Christmastime. The goats are pagan symbols that preceded Santa Claus as a bringer of gifts, the Associated Press reported.

But in what has become an adjunct to the town’s tradition, the goats have been torched dozens of times during the past 55 years, including this year on Dec. 17. Police arrested

Thank You, I Think?

According to the Associated Press, Suyin Ting, collections manager for vertebrate paleontology at the Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science, is retiring, so researchers in Alabama and South Carolina honored her with a unique gift: They named a prehistoric shark species after her.

Carcharhinus tingae lived 40 million years ago and was identified using fossilized teeth in the museum’s collection. “I am very honored to be recognized by my peers for my work,” said Ting on Dec. 23, her retirement day.

The Continuing Crisis On Dec. 26, as bad weather kept Kristin Livdahl and her 10-year-old daughter inside, they looked for some fun challenges to do: “... laying down and rolling over holding a shoe on your foot,” for example, Livdahl explained on Twitter. But when the child asked Amazon’s Alexa for a challenge, Fox News reported, it suggested she plug a charger cord about halfway into a wall, then hold a penny against the exposed prongs. Fortunately, Livdahl was there with her and yelled, “’No, Alexa, no!’ like it was a dog,” she said. Later, Livdahl received an email from Amazon, apologizing for the incident and promising to follow up.

It appears that red-winged parrots in Australia can’t hold their liquor, according to Broome Veterinary Hospital in Kimberley. It’s the end of mango season, and the ripe fruits are falling to the ground, where they ferment in the sun. The parrots indulge in the boozy treat -- sometimes to their demise, ABC News reported. “A lot of them, unfortunately ... don’t make it to the clinic because they pass away before people find them,” said veterinarian Paul Murphy. It’s not just the alcohol that kills them, but drunken behavior; Murphy said they fly into windows and sit on the ground, where they’re vulnerable to predators.

Oops When Olivia Crump tried to leave her apartment in Milledgeville, Georgia, on Dec. 28, she was surprised to find a crucial structure missing: the stairs to the ground floor. According to the Daily Mail, Crump said the management company did not notify her about the stairs being removed for construction. “It was impossible to get down without climbing over the ledge with a ladder or scaling the side with a decent drop below,” she said. She and her dog were trapped in the apartment for about four hours, during which the dog almost had an accident. While Crump doesn’t plan any legal action, she did note that the absence of stairs could be a fire hazard, and she hopes the management company will compensate tenants for putting them in a dangerous situation.

Vive la France:

Those in the know line up early for croissants from That French Place in Charlevoix

By Geri Dietze When Northern Express first reached out to Brian and Emily Freund, owners of That French Place in Charlevoix, the couple was in Paris. There, they were hosting a small culinary travel group and taking baking classes at La Cuisine Paris, an Englishspeaking French cooking school overlooking the Seine River and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Now stateside, they graciously shared the story of their popular cafe.

Paris has been the home to thousands of cafés since the 17th century. Charlevoix has one such French-influenced café … and it was founded in 2015.

Switch out the Seine for a northern Michigan harbor town, and That French Place, a premier creperie and café, has a provenance as authentic as anything one might find in the City of Light.

What’s in a Name? Qu’est-ce qu’un nom?

“We were going over possible names, trying to be clever with all these French words and ideas,” says Brian Freund, who co-owns the café with his wife Emily.

“Then we just looked at each other and said, if we call it any of these names, everyone will just say, ‘You know, That French Place,’ and it stuck.”

The café combines the Freunds’ love of travel and food exploration, which informs everything they do. In fact, they made their first croissant in France and spent a year perfecting the skill.

“French baking is about techniques and process; the French see it as a true art form,” Brian says. “Truly, to bake delicious things that stand out from everyone else’s, it needs to all be done with the same precision.

“We try to be as exacting and authentic as possible.”

Entrez, s’il vous plait Inside, the atmosphere is easygoing and familiar. Owners and staff alike are

generous in both spirit and knowledge.

The yeasty, sugary warmth mixes with the aroma of fresh coffee beans and tassels of drying herbs.

The café itself exudes casual French café ambience with Yankee grab-it-andgo practicality. (Rotating carry-out meal options will resume in a matter of weeks.)

Griddles are sizzling, ready to create crepes on demand. Tidy trays of pastries and sweets – from the traditional croissants and colorful macarons to snickerdoodles – fill the glassfronted cases.

“We model our displays after what we see in our travels,” Brian says. “The product should be displayed with respect.”

And, like its French counterparts, the coffee is a rich brew – in this case a medium dark proprietary blend called Funky Frenchman. It was created by Traverse City’s Higher Grounds, one of more than 20 northern Michigan suppliers.

“There are definitely some products we can only get from France,” Emily says, “but we try to stay true to our amazing local producers.”

Croissants, Crepes and Quiche The croissants – especially almond – sell out fast, so go early and often. The pastries feature thin golden swirls that are two parts dough to one part butter (in this case an American version of the French cultured product, with around 82% milk fat.)

The whole process takes three days, because the dough has to rest before the butter can be incorporated.

“It’s labor intensive; the butter and dough (must) be at the proper temperature, so when it bakes you see the distinct layers,” Brian says. “That’s what makes a croissant truly a work of art.”

If a pastry can be sublime, this is it.

Choose from plain, almond or chocolate.

Buckwheat crepes are a specialty, based on the traditional 500-year-old recipe from France’s Brittany region.

“White flour wasn’t around until early in the 20th century,” Brian says. “The sweet crepes that many people associate with France came a long time after the buckwheat.”

Both versions are tender/crisp, with a large selection of sweet or savory toppings.

A paper sleeve makes them user-friendly. In the summer, lines stretch down the street, so schedule accordingly.

Quiche is served in a generous wedge, big enough to share if one is so inclined.

Under the uniformly golden top, a custard of fresh eggs and heavy cream encase a variety of ingredients, all anchored by an authentic buttery French crust that is thin but substantial.

A specialty is quiche Charlevoix, Emily’s creation of ham, Swiss cheese, and herbs de Provence, good enough to rival the popular quiche Lorraine in the hearts of Francophiles everywhere. (Brian calls it her “master plan for world domination, one quiche at a time.”)

A side of homemade applesauce complements every quiche order. The Freunds source their apples in bulk every October at the end of Charlevoix’s Apple Fest.

“We buy as many bushels as we can and spend two months making applesauce,” Emily says.

Road Trip!

Starting in 2018, the Freunds began taking small groups on culinary tours of France and Italy. To date, they have taken four trips with a fifth scheduled for the spring.

“We focus on food and wine and we go to the sights, but there is no running around from city to city,” says Brian. “We eat good food, drink great wine and stay in a neighborhood in the middle of the action.

“For a short time, we feel like we live there.”

Tours are personalized and max out at six people.

“Trips start at 10 days, although we definitely think 14 days is a better way to go,” he adds.

Depending on ages and itinerary, trips

average $7,000 per person, including airfare.

Looking Forward That French Place has outgrown its current space, but plans are underway for an expansion, says Brian.

“We have to keep upping our capabilities for production,” he explains. “We would love to open new stores and go to more farmers’ markets, as well as continue to grow our expanding wholesale business.”

The Freunds say they could always use more bakers.

“We will train anyone with a passion for baking,” Brian says.

Serious job-seekers take note: On-thejob training could include a trip to France.

For more, follow That French Place on Facebook for an up-close look at their trips and products.

For more information, including online and special orders, visit thatfrenchplace.com or visit in person at 221 Bridge St., Charlevoix.

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THE SPICE OF LIFE A variety of shows light up wintry northern Michigan nights

By Ross Boissoneau As the new year begins, venues throughout the region are open, but performances are still relatively sparse.

Nonetheless, there are a number of theatrical and musical performances taking place this winter in northern Michigan for kids of all ages.

Traverse City Three productions are coming to Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City through March (and into April). First is Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” Presented by The Young Company, the educational arm of the Old Town Playhouse, it brings to life the nowclassic characters of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf – everybody’s favorite snowman (sorry, all you Frosty fans).

The story incorporates magic, adventure and humor with a backbone of love and acceptance between very different sisters.

The performance features all the songs from the film and five more from the Broadway production. It runs Fri.-Sun., Jan. 14-23.

Director Betsy Willis says the revised version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Cinderella” includes all of the original music first heard in the 1965 televised version of the show, plus some additional songs that add to the storyline, as the villagers become aware that the royal court is getting richer at their expense.

The prince, who will soon become king, is unaware that his advisors are misdirecting funds until he meets Cinderella, who helps him restore equity to all.

“There will be lots of magic onstage for audience members of all ages, and I always capitalize on the humor of a script to keep it entertaining,” Willis says. “The voices are superb, the actors highly skilled and the choreography is lively.”

The cast features 22 adults and seven youths. The scheduled run of the show is five weeks, with performances Thurs.-Sun., Feb. 17-March 19.

Opening March 31 is “[title of show]” – a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical – which will run for two weekends. This one-act show chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Originally set to be performed last year, Lesley Tye (co-director with her husband Tony Bero) says auditions for two of the four roles are Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Tye and Bero’s theatrical group Mashup Rock & Roll Musical will also be active this winter. “Queer Cabaret” is on Feb. 5 at The Grand Traverse Circuit on 14th Street in Traverse City. As of press time, this onenight only show will be a live in-person presentation, though the organization will also be recording it and selling virtual tickets.

In the show, the troupe will be unveiling several new Mashup ideas, giving the audience a chance to vote on what they want produced in the future – par for the course for the troupe’s imaginative concepts, such as “Scooby Doo Wop” or “Tom Waits for Godot.”

“Our tagline is ‘How weird can we get?’” says Tye, who co-founded the organization with Bero. She says given the planned hybrid nature of the presentation, even if the pandemic scuttles plans for an in-person audience, the show will still go on. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15.

The Traverse Symphony Orchestra has four shows upcoming, two of which are actually double shows (Saturday/Sunday).

The Symphonic Series features Music Director Kevin Rhodes conducting the orchestra Jan. 16 and March 20, while the Maestro Series finds him at the piano with soloists Yevgeny Kutik on violin Jan. 29 and 30 and Othalie Graham, soprano, March 12 and 13. The latter two are at Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park, while the Symphonic

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Series shows with Maestro Rhodes at the podium are at Corson Auditorium.

The City Opera House in downtown Traverse City will continue to host a variety of events. City Opera House Executive Director Diana Baribeau says she is looking forward to the shows, particularly two wildly different ones.

“Personally, I’m torn between ‘Dinosaur World Live’ and Branford Marsalis,” says Baribeau.

While the massive puppets of the former take the stage Feb. 4 and versatile saxophonist Marsalis brings his jazz quartet to COH Feb. 24, there’s plenty more to choose from. It kicks off Jan. 14 with The Friars, the a cappella subset of the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club. Founded in 1955 by Dr. Walter Collins, the Friars entertain with “questionable choreography, bad dad jokes and boy-band hits.”

Singer-songwriters from Interlochen Arts Academy perform original works in a variety of styles and genres Feb. 3.

“Love Will Keep Us Together,” the sixth annual City Opera House Gala Feb. 12, will

include performances and entertainment

by Broadway talent, food, drinks, friends, auction items and all your favorite love songs – or at least a slew of them – in the annual fundraiser.

Alicia Olatuja focused on the contributions of a diverse selection of female composers on her sophomore album, Intuition: From the Minds of Women. She performs March 3.

And if you’re still looking for theatrical performances, COH is again sponsoring a Broadway Bound bus trip to the Wharton Center on the campus of Michigan State University: All aboard March 5 for “Mean Girls.”

COH also will host the National Writers Series with an appearance Jan. 21 with Daniel Lieberman and March 24 with Ellen Airgood.

Cadillac Theater lives in Cadillac as well. The Cadillac Footliters present “Clue” Jan. 14-15 and 21-22 at Cadillac High School.

Joe Baumann, president of the Footliters board (and Wadsworth in “Clue”) says the group chose the play because so many

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people know the concept, either from the game or the 1980s-era movie.

“Not only do people know it, but it’s really, really funny,” he says. “People will have a great time forgetting their cares while these zany characters figure out why they’ve all been invited to this creepy, well-appointed mansion on a dark and stormy night.”

The Footliters got their start in 1964 and have called two places home: The Old Center Theatre building in downtown Cadillac, which was lost to an electrical fire in 1990, and the former First Christian Church, which the Footliters purchased in 1992 and sold to a church group in 2004.

The organization has since continued to host performances at a variety of venues while searching for a suitable property to call home.

Interlochen Interlochen Center for the Arts has resumed live in-person performances, and what better way to start the new year than with the Bard?

The Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” features Sergei Prokofiev’s famous score and original choreography by Director of Dance Joseph Morrissey. It runs Feb. 11-13, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Brentano Quartet and soprano Dawn Upshaw will perform “Dido Reimagined” March 11. The quartet joined forces with composer Melinda Wagner and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann for the project, inspired by the famous “Dido’s Lament” from Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas.

Petoskey Multi-instrumentalist Dave Bennett will bring his quartet to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts at Bay Harbor south of Petoskey. The Jan. 15 show will salute the roots of pop, covering music from the Swing Era to early rockabilly and country, Elvis Presley, the Beatles and more.

Bennett is equally at home on clarinet, piano, drums and guitar, allowing him and his band to easily shift gears stylistically.

Opening the show will be the versatile Grand Rapids vocalist Mary Rademacher.

Manistee Finally, a combination of live performances and virtual presentations will take place at the Ramsdell Regional Center

for the Arts. They kick off with The January Series. “Listen Learn Discern,” a presentation of Calvin University, is a 15-day lecture series focusing on a number of topics.

Drummer and vocalist Fred Knapp brings his jazz quintet to Ramsdell Feb. 12.

Named Jazz Musician of the Year for 2019 by the West Michigan Jazz Society, Knapp’s quintet will feature the leader on drums with Michael Dease on trombone, David Rosen on bass, Matthew Fries on piano and Randy Napoleon on guitar.

The Met Opera Live in HD presents Verdi’s “Rigoletto” Jan. 29, Richard Strauss’s “Ariadne Auf Naxos” March 12, and Verdi’s “Don Carlos” March 26. All are simulcast at the Ramsdell.

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Audio tech student Skye Martin performing at Sound Bytes.

By Harper Haase If you’ve ever fallen down a rabbit hole watching NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concerts, Traverse City dwellers are in luck!

NMC’s Audio Technology is now hosting Sound Bytes, a completely student-run production that features local and student musicians.

Sound Bytes is livestreamed on YouTube via the program’s Facebook page; there is also an in-person option at Founder’s Hall.

Still in its early stage, the program has mostly featured student performers, though they hope to host the local multi-instrumental duo The Lofteez. The duo’s eclectic music features a fiddle, keyboard, guitar and bass.

The Lofteez – who have played a Sound Byte event before – play regularly at distilleries, wine cellars and brew pubs.

(Local performers looking to get involved can contact the program through Instagram, Facebook or email.)

Hands-on from the get-go While past years have required more hands-on guidance from instructors, new program coordinator Brady Corcoran says this year’s class has been able to do set up, sound control and take down all on their own. The hands-on experience prepares students to go straight to work when they graduate.

The program has two options: Full-time students take roughly 14 credits per semester and graduate with an audio technology associate degree. Students unable to make

the full-time commitment can choose the Level II Certificate track, consisting of an eight-credit course load per semester.

All students graduate in early summer – just in time to get live entertainment experience during Traverse City’s most lively months. The degree also opens doors to studio opportunities for those interested in the recording side of entertainment.

While the program mainly focuses on music, there are projects to learn postproduction sound editing in film and television as well.

Entertainment is about networking, and “if they’ve done their networking and we do our job networking for them, they have a good shot at getting work right away,” Corcoran says.

How audio tech got its groove back Since losing its program coordinator in 2015, the audio technology program has gone from the brink of extinction to thriving in the campus community — all while operating without an official coordinator.

Much of this growth can be attributed to the newly appointed program coordinator, Brady Corcoran. Corcoran left his job with record labels and recording studios in Los Angeles to teach at NMC in 2014.

After the professor’s first year teaching, the previous coordinator abruptly resigned.

Corcoran was at a friend’s bachelor party when he got the news that he had one week to prepare to take over all instruction. Instead of simply picking up the dead weight, Corcoran gave the program a total makeover.

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The first step was to clean it up: disorganized coursework, messy recording studios and unstructured lab hours stood out glaringly after Corcoran’s history with high-profile record labels.

He knew students wouldn’t — couldn’t — take it seriously if professors didn’t treat it accordingly.

After putting in hours of pro-bono overtime, the studios finally had an air of professionalism.

The only catch? It was located in the basement of the University Center. It’s hard enough to provide incentives to join a dying program, but a 15-minute drive around the Boardman Lake to sit in a basement was not a great place to start.

Regardless, Corcoran and students prevailed. Last year they upgraded to Founder’s Hall on main campus. Corcoran says moving “from a windowless basement in an office building to their own building (with windows!) — has made all the difference in the world when it comes to student engagement, excitement, and retention.”

A professional setting Once the studio was set, Corcoran began to create management systems for open lab hours. Setting specific hours was the first step, which evolved into an online booking system and having check-in/checkouts. He then visited schools to connect with job fairs and reconstructed curriculum for organization.

The growth didn’t come without a price, though. Corcoran recalls “spreading himself

thin” trying to both teach his classes and rebuild the program from scratch. The first two years were especially tough for both the students and Corcoran. During the long, painful process students volunteered their own free time to help out.

The new coordinator takes credit for his hard work, but also gives students equal credit.

“This is the best class I’ve had since I started teaching in 2014,” he shares.

The transition to having a coordinator was smooth because of Corcoran’s previous involvement, but he calls it “dumb luck” that he was brought on alongside “this new class of students that’s just… amazing.”

Corcoran’s love for the audio tech program is clear. The growing pains they experienced during the first few years paid off — they’re now comfortable enough to focus on involvement with the campus and local communities.

Students dive in While Sound Bytes provides fun, hands-on sound tech practice, students have opportunities to get involved on the management side as well. One student recently took upon the role of social media manager, bringing a much-needed social presence to the program and increasing community recognition.

Second-year students have the opportunity to be lab assistants, keeping recording studios up to par and managing scheduling.

For more, visit nmc.edu and search audio technology degrees and certificates.

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By Al Parker If you’re suffering from the winter blahs, you might want to check out a couple of adrenalinecharged events in January and February.

Keiser Boys Motorsports is hosting the Snowflake Derby at Northern Michigan Speedway in Elmira on Jan. 15. Four weeks later on Feb. 12, this dynamic new motorsports team is hosting the Winter Wonder Slam 2022 at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds.

Both events are designed for family fun while giving drivers and auto racing fans a chance to get outside and shake off winter doldrums.

The Snowflake Derby features five classes: Power Wheels (ages three to 10); Youth Bump and Run (ages 11-16); Ladies Powder Puff (stock cars only); Stock Bump and Run; and Mod Bump and Run. Entry fees for any event is $50. Pits open at 11am; the show starts at 2pm.

Bump and run racing works something like a classic pick-and-roll in basketball: The maneuver means you simply bump the car in front of you, revving your engine to pass at the next corner.

“It’s a big, family-fun event,” says Marty Keiser, who’s been racing and organizing motorsports events for more than 30 years across northern Michigan.

Keiser says the die-hards come out in the winter just to watch their favorite drivers.

“Even if you’re just sitting and watching, you’ll enjoy it,” he says. “It’s a chance to meet a lot of nice people.”

Marty – along with sons Zac, 21, and Brandon, 24 – make up Keiser Boys Motorsports.

Launched in 2019 when they were asked to plan and run some racing events, this team of South Boardman gearheads promote motorsport racing events across northern Michigan.

In a pandemic-shortened season last year, they promoted five events, but plan to host at least that many this year. After the two winter shows, Keiser Boys Motorsports will run events at the Kalkaska Trout Festival in April and at county fairs across northern Michigan.

The Keiser Boys work out of a wellstocked, home-based garage large enough to hold three racing cars. The walls are lined with scores of gold and silver trophies they’ve earned over the years.

There are about 15 race cars in various degrees of repair, many of them 40- to 50-yearold GM cars.

It’s important to note that these are not carefully restored, high-priced classic beauties you might find at a weekend car show during the summer.

These are rusty buckets of bolts with battered fenders, no window glass anywhere and raggedy rear ends. Paint jobs are splattered with random dull hues that rarely match. Most cars are priced at just a few hundred dollars.

So where do the Keiser Boys find these vintage wheels?

“We get ‘em on Facebook Marketplace,” explains Brandon.

The Keisers are all trained mechanics.

They keep those aged motors humming and the wheels turning. Out on the racetrack, Brandon says it’s function over form that counts.

“When you’re out there racing around the oval, you do whatever it takes to win,” says Brandon with a smile. “Hit ‘em, flip ‘em, spin ‘em, whatever it takes to win.”

Marty, 48, works for Forest Area Schools.

He’s been involved in motorsports since 1990. His sons grew up at his side, prowling racing pits and garages ever since they were strong enough to turn a wrench.

If it’s the weekend and you’re looking for the Keisers, they could be at a racetrack anywhere from Oakland County to up over the Mackinac Bridge. “We go from Davisburg (near Pontiac) to Newberry,” says Zac. “If we’re not puttin’ on shows, we’re racing in one.”

Registration for the Winter Wonder Slam 2022 ends on Jan. 15 to participate in the Two-Man Gut and Go team event.

Those winners will receive impressive sixfoot-tall racing trophies.

Entry for the team event is $300; for all other classes it’s $50.

“We have about 60 or 70 cars already registered,” estimates Zac. When it comes to registration, Zac says it’s “so easy to get involved.”

“A lot of the guys drive ‘70s A-bodies (like) Chevelles, Monte Carlos … there’s vans, VW bugs, anything,” he says. “If it’s got a motor and wheels, there’s a class for it.

“You can run anything you want to run.

Just no Saturns.”

Why no Saturns?

“They’re plastic and just explode when they get hit,” adds Marty with a laugh.

For details on either event, call (231) 4099985 or visit the Keiser Boys Motorsports Facebook page.

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CHEAP SEATS Back-door ways to score reduced price or free tickets to your favorite museums, concerts and events

By Ross Boissoneau So, there are some shows you’d like to attend. But you can’t always afford the price of tickets to all the performances you’d like to see.

But reduced prices – even free tickets – are out there, especially if you’re willing to invest a little time and energy.

City Opera House The COH welcomes volunteers who have an interest in community volunteering and the arts. It has positions for ticket takers, ushers, greeters, will-call assistance and selling artist merchandise. Volunteering with the COH is also a way for newcomers to meet people and have some fun doing so.

COH also welcomes those interested in daytime hours who can offer administrative assistance. There are also opportunities for covering the front lobby during rental events. Volunteers sign up via a website to work certain events, meet at COH 30 minutes prior to doors opening, and work through the entire event.

A couple caveats: Volunteers aren’t guaranteed to see the entirety of every show.

If the show is sold out, only a few volunteers are allowed in the house at one time, and while they watch a show they still have duties, like assisting patrons getting up in the dark theater to make sure they exit and

re-enter safely.

If they have volunteered for at least a year, they are offered a pair of complimentary tickets to a show of their choice, so they can just come and enjoy a full show. COH board and staff also host a holiday volunteer party. Persons interested can complete an application at www.cityoperahouse. org/volunteer or email volunteer@ cityoperahouse.org.

Dennos Museum Volunteering opportunities are also available at Dennos Museum. More than 100 volunteers work in nearly every department of the museum, providing services to visitors and assisting professional staff behind the scenes with exhibits, operations and more. As with the City Opera House, the Dennos touts the experience as a great way to meet new people while experiencing and learning more about the arts.

Options for volunteering include working at the visitor information desk or the museum store, as a gallery guard, or as a docent.

Docents are trained guides who provide tours and other welcoming and educational services to schoolchildren, families and adults.

Volunteers in this area are asked to make a two-year commitment that includes an ongoing training program.

In addition to volunteers, the museum provides free admission to the following:

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• Children 4 and under • Members • NMC students and faculty • ROAM and NARM members • Museums for All* • Active duty military and families *EBT (Bridge) card holders receive up to four free admissions as part of the Museums for All program.

For more information, contact the museum at (231) 995-1055 or visit www.dennosmuseum. org/support/volunteer/index.html Great Lakes Center for the Arts GLCFA also offers programs for discounted tickets to certain events. As with the others, they include a volunteer program designed to assist patrons and provide service to the venue. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can visit the website (greatlakescfa.org) and click on the “About Us” tab. On the “Volunteer at the Center” page there is a form to fill out. The next training session is scheduled for May ahead of the summer season; the center’s box office will reach out to let volunteers know the date and time of the mandatory training session.

In addition, GLCFA has two other programs designed to spur interest among younger patrons. The Text Tix Club is an initiative geared for anyone 25 and under. The Text Tix Club provides exclusive ticket offers,

including last-minute seats, discounts and complimentary and discounted tickets, as well as other special offers for upcoming events. Text “TIX” to 844-319-5794 to access the program.

Those 35 and under can enlist in the 35 Under 35 program by entering code “35UNDER35” at online checkout or mention the promotion by phone to pay just $35 for any seat at GLCFA presented events.

Some exclusions, such as the annual Gala and rental events, do apply.

Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen also enlists the aid of volunteers, which may include opportunities for observing performances by students and/ or visiting artists. Options include leading tours, assisting visitors (including alumni and prospective students, both on- and offcampus), serving as ushers, even planting flowers and raising funds.

For information on the various programs, contact Jennifer Richards, assistant director, employee engagement and volunteer services at (231)276-7638, or email Jennifer.

Richards@interlochen.org.

Other venues often offer special pricing for shows or provide similar volunteer opportunities. The same is true of specific shows, such as Northwestern Michigan College ensemble performances. Contact the venue or responsible party for information on how to score free or reduced-price seats.

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12TH ANNUAL WINTER TRAILS DAY - TIMBER RIDGE: 10:30am-2pm, Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Free trail access, introductory ski lessons, fatbike demos, guided snowshoe hikes, & use of equipment rentals for those new to winter trail sports. Limited equipment available. Free cookies & cocoa will be served in the lodge. Register. traversetrails. org/event/wintertrailsday

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LITTLE WAVES YOUNG CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERIES: 10:30am, Petoskey District Library, & 1pm, Charlevoix Public Library. For ages 4-10. Featuring interactive activities with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra musicians. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Musical Instrument,” with this month featuring woodwinds. Free. petoskeylibrary.org charlevoixlibrary.org

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SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: 12-5pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. Explore easy to moderate trails, & then warm up with a beverage on the Terrace Patio. Snowshoe rentals will be available. blackstarfarms. com/snowshoes-vines-wines

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WINTER TRAILS DAY - CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN: 1pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville.

Try cross-country skiing for free. A free onehour clinic includes a lesson & rental equipment. Only 16 spaces available. Advanced reservations required: 888-968-7686, ext. 4000. crystalmountain.com/event/winter-trails-day

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FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC - VESPERS CONCERT: 4pm, Zion Lutheran Church of Petoskey. Featuring music of the Seasons of Christmas and Epiphany by Dr. John Boonenberg with Bill Wilson, Owen James, Ted Pall, Amy Joy Cross, & Brian Horning. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-of-music-vespers-concert-series-tickets-227990705337 Free-will donation. zionlutheranpetoskey.org

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COMEDY WITH DWAYNE GILL: 7pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Dwayne’s topics range from current events, men & women relationships to the crazy situations he’s encountered as a police officer. As an actor, Dwayne has appeared in the ABC crime drama “Detroit 1-87,” & the movie “Crave.” He recently shot a pilot for a new sitcom starring him called “Joe vs Joe.” $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com

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THIRD COAST SWING: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Influenced by the music of guitarist & composer Django Reinhardt & his band, The Hot Club of Paris, Third Coast Swing specializes in gypsy swing, gypsy bossa, bolero, French musette & more. $25 members, $35 nonmembers, $10 students. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/third-coast-swing

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AGUANKÓ: 8pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. This ensemble, led by percussionist & composer Alberto Nacíf, is a talented group of Michigan based musicians who are steeped in the tradition of jazz infused Son-Salsa. $20 members, $25 advanced, $28 door. dennosmuseum.org/events/milliken/index.html

jan 09

sunday

COMMUNITY YOGA: 9am, ELEV8 Climbing & Fitness, 777 Boyd Ave., TC. Held the second Sunday of each month. All levels welcome.

This month’s donations benefit Title Track Michigan. Fill out a waiver in advance. $5 suggested donation. elev8climbing.com

Fat & Flurrious, the first race in the Shorts Brewing Fat Bike Series, happens Sat., Jan. 15 at 10am, starting with a police escort from Stigg’s Brewery & Kitchen to Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area, both in Boyne City. Choose from Sport Class: One lap around Avalanche, or Open Class: Two laps around Avalanche. Cost is $50 for this fundraiser for Top Of Michigan Mountain Bike Association, which will help fund the first pro-built advanced downhill trail at Boyne Forest Trail. fatandflurrious.com

LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Held the second Sun. of every month.

Free. tadl.org

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ - JEFF HAAS TRIO & LAURIE SEARS: 3pm, GT Circuit, TC. Featuring Chateau Chantal wine & Mama Lu’s tacos. Proof of vaccination & masks required. $20 donation. gtcircuit.org

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“CLARINETS ON THE LOOSE”: 4pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Petoskey. A quartet of woodwind players from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will perform this free concert. Featuring clarinetists Jayne Bennett Winchester, Cindee Gasco, & Tim Topolewski, along with bass clarinetist Charlie MacInnis. glcorchestra.org

jan 10

monday

KID’S CRAFT LAB: STAMP IT!: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Experiment with stamps & make some prints

with a variety of recycled things. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

jan 11

tuesday

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Stories, songs & crafts. Free. sbbdl.org

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

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BUSINESS ENRICHMENT LUNCHEON MAKE IT BENZIE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: 11am-1pm, Iron Fish Distillery, Thompsonville. Featuring Kyle Ray, Business Development Rep (Benzie/Manistee), Northwest Michigan Works!; Evelyn Szpliet, Apprenticeship Manager, Networks Northwest; Bob O’Hara, Executive Director, Home Builders Association of Grand Traverse Area; & Jenni-

fer King, Director of Human Resources, Crystal Mountain. $10 Chamber members; $15 nonmembers. Lunch is provided. business.benzie. org/events/details/business-enrichment-luncheon-workforce-development-15912

jan 12

wednesday

NORTHERN MICHIGAN ALGAL OUTBREAKS: ICE BREAKER SPEAKER SERIES: Noon, held via Zoom. Senior aquatic biologist Aaron Parker from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Dr. Jan Stevenson from the MSU Department of Integrative Biology will discuss harmful algal blooms & golden-brown algae in Northern Michigan lakes. Register. Free. watershedcouncil.org/attend-anevent.html

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GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Gaylord Regional Airport. Presented by Gaylord Regional Airport & Alpine Tavern & Eatery. Register. $5 members; $10 non-members. gaylordchamber.com/

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PANDEMIC IMPACT IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN: 5:30-6:30pm. A virtual panel discussion to update the community on the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan. Panelists include Dr. Joshua Meyerson, medical director, Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Kathi St Pierre, MSN, RN, director Patient Care Services, McLaren Northern Michigan; & Erika Van Dam, business owner & parent. Following a short presentation from each of the panelists, audience members will be able to submit questions to the group.

To register & receive the Zoom access code, email: info@lwvnlm.org. Free. lwvnlm.org

COMEDY WITH KATRINA BROWN: 7:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Named “The Weird One” by her stepfather, Katrina has spent her life living up to that nickname. As the youngest of seven children, she found that cultivating an obnoxious & loud personality was a way to not get lost in the shuffle. $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/katrina-brown

MLK DAY BOOK FUNDRAISER & ART MARKET: 4-8pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. Presented by Northern Michigan E3, Traverse City Area Public Schools & Right Brain Brewery. Help raise money to support local libraries’ ability to purchase more inclusive books for schools... books that are representational of all people & cultures.

Also enjoy an Art Market featuring local Black makers, an open mic that will bring you the music of local performers, & food.

Donations accepted.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FRIARS: COMEBACK TOUR: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. The Friars, the a cappella subset of the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, bring questionable choreography, bad dad jokes, & boy-band hits. Adults: $20; students w/college ID or 18 & younger: $10; seniors 62+: $15. cityoperahouse.org/node/425

COMEDY WITH KATRINA BROWN: 7pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Named “The Weird One” by her stepfather, Katrina has spent her life living up to that nickname. As the youngest of seven children, she found that cultivating an obnoxious & loud personality was a way to not get lost in the shuffle. $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/katrina-brown

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ELLSWORTH STATE OF THE COMMUNITY: 6pm, Banks Township Hall (upstairs), Ellsworth.

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EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK FOR TRAVERSE CITY: 6:30pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC. What comes next for communities where there seem to be jobs no one wants to do, & keeping businesses fully staffed is a challenge? Matt McCauley, CEO of Networks Northwest shares his professional insights on what contributes to this circumstance.

jan 13

thursday

KID’S CRAFT LAB: STAMP IT!: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Experiment with stamps & make some prints with a variety of recycled things.

Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

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BOOK DISCUSSION: 5pm, Interlochen Public Library. Discuss the Great Michigan Read “The Women of Copper County” by Mary Doria Russell. interlochenpubliclibrary.org

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ARTS FOR ALL NEW YEAR’S DANCE PARTY 2022: 6-8pm, Arts for All Studio, TC. $10/person. artsforallnmi.org

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friday

NORTHERN MICHIGAN POLICY CONFERENCE: A regional economic development conference led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. 12-4pm, Great Wolf Lodge, TC. Opening remarks from Governor Gretchen Whitmer & U.S. Senator Gary Peters. Speakers include State Rep. Jack O’Malley, State Senator Wayne Schmidt, State Senator Jim Stamas, & many others. $35; includes lunch. nmchamberalliance. com/event/2022-northern-michigan-policyconference/

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “The Mitten”

by Jan Brett. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

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DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: Old Town Playhouse, TC. When two princesses are faced with danger, they discover their hidden potential & the powerful bond of sisterhood. With all the songs from the film plus five more from the Broadway production. Performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at both 2pm & 7pm, & Sundays at 2pm. Masks required.

Adults: $15, youth under 18: $8 (plus fees).

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saturday

4TH ANNUAL FAT & FLURRIOUS FAT TIRE BIKE RACE: 10am, Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen, Boyne City.

Sport Class: One lap around Avalanche. Open Class: Two laps around Avalanche. Each lap is seven miles. This is a fundraiser for Top Of Michigan Mountain Bike Association for further trail development. $50. fatandflurrious.com/race-info

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WINTER FESTIVAL: 11am-2pm, Kiwanis Park, Harbor Springs. Sledding (bring your own), fire pits, s’mores, a hot chocolate bar, crafts, games, music, food from Small Batch & more. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Manna Food Project.

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57TH ANNUAL MOOSE JAW SAFARI: 10am, Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club Groomer Barn, Harbor Springs. Ride your vintage sled on trails to Larks Lake. The ride to the Beanpot, Center Township Hall, Pellston is about 30 miles & will take about two hours. Registration is 8:30-9:30am. Free. teamhssc.com

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FREE FRESH FOOD BOXES FROM FEEDING AMERICA: In need of food?

Or know someone who is? Restoration Church & Harvest Bible Chapel are teaming up to bring Feeding America to the Traverse City Area. One box per family includes fresh produce, dairy & protein (you make pickup for one additional family). Distribution begins at 10am, drive up.

Located at Harvest Bible Chapel (the old Streeters), 1669 S. Garfield Ave. Free. restorationchurchtc.com

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HIGHLANDS ON THE ROCKS: SLOPESTYLE COMPETITION: 11am, Lower Heather Terrain Park, The Highlands Ski Resort, Harbor Springs. Pre-register online or before 5pm on Fri., Jan. 14. Participation fee is $20.

Riders meeting at 10am at Highlands Hut. highlandsharborsprings.com/events/slopestyle-competition

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SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: (See Sat., Jan. 8)

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WINTER WINE WALK: 12-3pm, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Walk from the River Cabin to the bonfire at the Beaver Dam. Along the trail, visit three wine tasting stations that are paired with light food. $38. otsegoclub.com/ event/winter-wine-walk-11

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DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: (See Fri., Jan. 14)

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WINTER CARNIVAL: Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Family fun from 2-4pm. Free. sbbdl.org

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MOONLIGHT SKI/FAT BIKE NIGHT: 7-9pm, Big M Cross Country Ski Area, Wellston. Ski or bike in the moonlight & enjoy desserts & hot chocolate afterwards. Bring your own gear. There is a $5 vehicle day pass fee to the U.S. Forest Service. Free. skibigm.org/fun-events.html

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DAVE BENNETT WITH MARY RADEMACHER: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Bennett is a clarinet virtuoso who also plays electric guitar, piano, drums, & vocalizes. Saluting “Swing to Rock,” he covers music from the Swing Era to early rockabilly & country, to Elvis Presley, & more.

Mary Rademacher was a headliner at Tootsie Van Kelly’s in the 5-star Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, until it closed in 1995. She sometimes performs with The Paul Keller Orchestra. She also works as a voice talent, doing voiceovers, jingles, & backup recording work. $25 all seats. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ dave-bennett-mary-rademacher

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MLK FREEDOM WALK: 11am-1pm. Join Northern Michigan E3 for a Freedom Walk from The Open Space to Central Grade School. A short presentation on Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be given at Central Grade School. This event will happen 100% outside - please double mask or use N95 to keep the community safe.

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HIGHLANDS ON THE ROCKS: SNOW CROSS: 11am, MacGully Fun Cross, The Highlands at Harbor Springs. This event will pit racers against one another, in a double elimination style tournament. Competitors Meeting at 10am at Highlands Hut. Register online or at Skier Services before 5pm on Sat., Jan. 15. highlandsharborsprings.com/snowcross

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SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: (See Sat., Jan. 8)

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WORLD SNOW DAY: 1pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Featuring a variety of activities geared to introduce “first timers” to the world of snow. 1pm: Cross Country Presentation: Meet at the Cross Country Learning Center. 2pm: Snowshoeing Presentation: Meet at Park at Water’s Edge. 3pm: Adults & Kids Ski & Snowboard Presentation: Meet at Totem Park. 12-4pm: Scavenger Hunt. Pick up clues at the Park at Water’s Edge. Free. crystalmountain.com/event/world-snow-day

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BATH SCHOOL MASSACRE OF 1927: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. The history of the oldest & deadliest school bombing in the U.S. will be presented

by George Robson. Robson’s parents were both in the school at the time of the bombing, which killed 38 children & 6 adults. 231-3314318. Free.

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DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: (See Fri., Jan. 14) THE RETURN ORCHESTRA SPECTACULAR: 3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Presented by the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. A program of symphonic highlights featuring fun, familiar music from theatre, the ballroom & the concert hall.

Enjoy Polovstian Dances, Lohengrin, The Blue Danube, Beethoven 5 & more. $28-$65; 50% off for students & first time attendees. traversesymphony.org/concert/orchestra-spectacular

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BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MARKET: 9am-1pm, Downtown Bellaire. Held every Fri. at two locations: Bee Well & Terrain.

Produce, eggs, meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, local artists, crafts, & more.

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INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Mercato corridor in Building 50, TC. thevillagetc.com

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WINTER MEMBER EXHIBITION: Runs through Jan. 14 at Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Check web site for hours & being closed on holidays. oliverartcenter.org

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WOOD CARVINGS BY BOB AYALA: Alden District Library. Runs Jan. 3-29. Closed on Sundays. 231-331-4318. aldenlib.info

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TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB COMPETITION SHOW: Jan. 11 - Feb. 26, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. This recurring exhibition highlights award-winning photographs produced by members of the Traverse Area Camera Club (TACC). crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/traverse-areacamera-club-competition-show

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - OPEN DOORS: A JURIED EXHIBITION: Jan. 15 - March 5 in Gilbert Gallery. This juried exhibition invites artists across the nation to consider themes related to openness & accessibility. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ open-doors-juried-exhibition - THIS IS HOME: A JURIED EXHIBITION: Jan. 15 - March 5 in Bonfield Gallery. This juried exhibition invites artists working throughout the Great Lakes region to consider themes related to the concept of home. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/home-juried-exhibition

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GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER: - “PAPERWORK”: Jan. 14 - March 24.

This exhibition focuses on works on paper, & works made of paper. It features the work of 21 artists from throughout Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, & the nation of Chile.

Check web site for hours. glenarborart.org/ events/paperwork-exhibition - “WOODLAND STUDIES”: A small exhibition of black & white photographs by Grand Rapids photographer Rodney Martin. It runs Jan. 7 – April 13 in the Lobby Gallery. Martin focuses his lens on the landscape. For the images in “Woodland Studies,” he zeros in on rivers, woods & orchards in Benzie, Grand Traverse & Leelanau counties. See web site for hours. glenarborart.org/events/exhibitwoodland-studies

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You know that one friend, the one who can regale you with wild story after wild story, and even if the stories might not seem true, there’s enough cockeyed affection and warm detail that you believe them anyway?

Well, that feeling is pretty much what watching director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new freewheeling flick, Licorice Pizza, is like.

The memories and tales are strung together in an epic sprawl of everyday intimacy. It is a true wonder of world-building — of people, of time, of place — and by film’s end you would give anything to make it go on forever so you could continue to exist in its captivating world.

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A new Paul Thomas Anderson film is always a cinematic event. And the San Fernando Valley’s foremost auteur (Boogie Nights, Magnolia) returns to the fruitful place of his origins for a film that is perhaps his most endearing and accessible to date. No one does a showstopping scene better than PTA (as cinephiles lovingly refer to the director), and Licorice Pizza is certainly not short on them, but here the result is something way less austere or fussy than many of his previous works (think Phantom Thread, There Will Be Blood, The Master) and rather, something far more lived in, real, and laid-back.

Set in Southern California in the 1970s, the film stars newcomer Cooper Hoffman as charismatic charmer Gary Valentine. And while this might be the teen’s film debut, as the son of frequent PTA collaborator Phillip Seymour Hoffman, he has acting in his genes. And his natural, self-assured talent is almost bewildering to hold, especially for fans of his belated father.

Now Gary isn’t exactly a looker — he’s still in his awkward hormonal years — but there is nothing awkward about how he handles himself. With a swaggering sophistication beyond his years, mildly successful child actor Gary is a born hustler, a mover and a shaker.

So when he approaches a photographer’s assistant on school picture day, it isn’t surprising that said assistant — played by

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astonishing fellow newcomer Alana Haim, of the band Haim — is intrigued. And from that initial meeting, the listless 25-year-old finds herself drawn into Gary’s orbit and his spectacular, ordinary charms. Together they dream and scheme, among other scams selling water beds made of “Arabian Vinyl.”

Now the age difference here isn’t provocative; the incredible writing and brilliant performances keep you from feeling icky.

It also doesn’t follow the same trajectory of other coming-of-age “romances,” and it doesn’t feel like hormonal lust but something achingly true.

For a film so swirling in Hollywood mythos — crossing paths with Tinsel Town titans like William Holden, Lucille Ball, and Jon Peters — it is also intensely naturalistic and real, not only in its period detail (which is impeccable) but also in terms of performance, character, and emotion.

All the kids, including star Hoffman, look like kids — in all their sweaty and pimply glory. You can practically feel the pheromones wafting. And don’t worry, while this film is less showy than other PTA works, there is still a killer soundtrack, vibrant cinematography, and plenty of those stunning long takes.

And it is with this film that PTA most separates himself from the other Anderson auteur, Wes, and shows his next-level mastery of the cinematic form. Unlike the disappointment of The French Dispatch, PTA is able to indulge his obsessions (here: film history and 1970s SoCal) without alienating audiences, but rather, warmly inviting them in. Plus, he calls upon star friends like Sean Penn, Bradley Cooper, Tom Waits, and Maya Rudolph, and actually makes their cameos matter in sneakily compelling ways.

While I didn’t get into here, there is a bit of a plot, but it is nonessential. The joy of this film is being able to drop into these people’s lives. And it is the perfect approach for a story that, even though nothing really matters, since it’s set on the adolescent cusp of adulthood, nothing could matter more.

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska FRESH COAST BEER WORKS, TC 1/14 -- Brett Mitchell, 6-9 GT CIRCUIT, TC 1/9 -- Jazz w/ Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears, 3 LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC THE BARREL ROOM: 1/10 -- Barrels & Beats w/ Rob Coonrod - Open Mic Night, 6-9 LIL BO, TC Thurs. – Jazz w/ Larz Cabot, 6-9 Fri. – Live music Sun. -- Karaoke - Shooting Star Entertainment, 8 MAMMOTH DISTILLING, TC 1/12 -- Eric Clemons, 7:30-10:30 1/13 -- Clint Weaner, 7:30-10:30 1/14 -- Matt Mansfield, 7-10

TC COMEDY CLUB, TC 1/8 -- Comedy with Dwayne Gill, 7 1/14 – Comedy with Katrina Brown, 7:30 1/15 – Comedy with Katrina Brown, 7 THE PARLOR, TC 8-11: 1/8 -- Blue Footed Booby 1/11 -- Jesse Jefferson 1/12 -- Wink Solo 1/13 -- Jimmy Olson 1/14 -- Miriam Pico 1/15 -- Jazz Cabbage

THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC Tues. -- Trivia, 7-9 UNION STREET STATION, TC 1/7-8 -- Skin & Marshall Dance Party, 10 1/9 -- Karaoke, 10 1/10 -- Jukebox, 10 1/11 -- Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30; Electric Open Mic, 10-2 1/12 -- DJ Ricky T, 10 1/13-14 -- Happy Hour w/ Time Bombs; then Isaac Ryder 1/15 -- Isaac Ryder, 10 1/16 -- Corey Glover, 10

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HELLO VINO, BELLAIRE 1/15 -- Doc Woodward, 7-9

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BIG BUCK BREWERY, GAYLORD 6-9: 1/8 -- Jeff Greif 1/14 -- Pete Kehoe

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: Though some women go through a bad boy phase — sometimes for decades — women, in general, aren’t seeking a “jerk” but a man whose assertiveness role model isn’t a plastic container of hummus.

Bad boys, in the extreme, are feral, rulebreaking, narcissistic rebels with the air of someone who’s been in prison — or probably should be. Women of course don’t make “My Perfect Man” checklists like: “Lying, womanizing, bar-fighting jailbird who’ll put $2K in booze and strippers on my debit card.”

However, the fictional women you bring up are a special category and choose bad boys for good reason. Consider the novelist’s challenge: keeping the reader’s attention. This takes conflict — constant obstacles to a character getting what they want. If a fictional woman does get a “happily ever after” — the bad boy realizes he can’t live without her and vows to go good — it can’t come in Chapter Two. Over here in real life, there’s this idea that only “damaged” women choose bad boys.

Nuh-uh. In fact, many strong, emotionally together women are drawn, at least initially, to the bad boy — though not because he’s bad.

“Bad boys tend to have lots of positive traits that come along for the ride” with the badness, cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman explains. “When women say they like ‘bad boys,’ they seem to mean ... men who are exciting”: extroverted, fearlessly assertive, unpredictable thrill-providers. In short: Women don’t want jerks; they want guys who aren’t boring. Bad boys are also fiercely masculine, and there’s nothing that makes a woman feel uberfeminine like her polar opposite.

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Women don’t lust after these renegade misfits because they’re into being mistreated.

In fact, evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller notes that “Around the world, women list ‘kindness’ as one of the most desired

BY Amy Alkon traits in a boyfriend” (in a massive global study by evolutionary psychologist David Buss). Miller drills down on the sort of kindness that’s the biggest draw: “Displays of real altruism — empathy, thoughtfulness, generosity and self-sacrifice.”

That said, the motivation behind this matters. The lady-pleasing guy gives to make things better for others who are struggling.

The needy beta boy gives to get, hoping he can bribe a woman into wanting him by becoming her never-say-no choreslave.

In other words, though “nice guys” lament that they’re just too considerate, generous, and decent to get the girl, they’re wrong. It isn’t nice guys women reject, but overly nice guys: weaselly suckups who need the companion app to “Find My iPhone,” “Find Me Testicles!”

Bad boys have special appeal for two groups of women: women who just want some hot hookuppy fun and women with high levels of “sensation seeking.” The term, coined by social psychologist Marvin Zuckerman, describes a personality trait marked by a longing for novel, varied, intense experiences and a willingness to take risks to have them.

Certain contexts — like war, famine, or constant gang violence — can shift bad boys into consideration as possible romantic partners. Evolutionary anthropologist Jeffrey Snyder and his colleagues find that “the greater a woman’s self-perceived vulnerability to violent crime,” the stronger her preference for a mate who can protect her: a big scarydude human hammer other men know better than to tussle with. However, that preference “can be a double-edged sword,” because “the use of aggression for personal gain outside of the home is one predictor of partner abuse.”

Ultimately, the answer to your question, “Do the jerks get the girls?” is: Often, yes — often temporarily. Bad boy qualities like narcissism — playing out in selfishness, attention-seeking, and an overblown view of one’s own greatness — are obviously undesirable in a long-term relationship. However, narcissists rule at first impressions, exuding confidence and charisma and drawing on what psychologist Gregory Louis Carter describes as a “‘usedcar dealer’ ability to charm and manipulate.”

The dark side isn’t without a bright side.

Bad boys often become teaching tools for the women who’ve been burned by them — though the takeaway is not “Just gotta find me a wimpy suckup” but to hold out for a strong, confident man with signs of good character. (The meek, sadly, will inherit the trowel — and the privilege of drywalling a woman’s house while she’s off having sex with the guy who tried to cheat on her with her sister.)

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BY ROB BREZSNY

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

Wall Kimmerer wrote a meditative book about moss. It was her response to questions she had been wondering about: Why has this inconspicuous plant persevered for 350 million years? While so many other species have gone extinct, why has moss had staying power through all the Earth’s climate changes and upheavals? And what lessons does its success have for us? Here are Kimmerer’s conclusions: Moss teaches us the value “of being small, of giving more than you take, of working with natural law, sticking together.” In accordance with astrological omens in 2022, Capricorn, I believe moss should be your role model. (Kimmerer’s book is Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In his novel The

Story of a Marriage, Andrew Sean Greer asks, “Does love always form, like a pearl, around the hardened bits of life?” My answer would be, “No, not always, but when it does, it’s often extra sweet and enduring.” One of my wishes and predictions for you in 2022, Libra, is that love will form around your hardened bits. For best results, be open to the possibility that difficulty can blossom into grace. Look for opportunities that are seeded by strenuous work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “It is worth living long enough to outlast whatever sense of grievance you may acquire.” Author Marilynne Robinson wrote that, and I recommend her thought as one of your uplifting meditations in 2022. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming months will be a favorable time to dismantle and dissolve as many old grievances as you can. This could and should be the year you liberate yourself from psychic grunge—for the sake of your own mental, physical, and spiritual health as much as for the sake of others’.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some

critics view author Diana Wynne Jones as a genius in her chosen field: fantasy novels for children and young adults. She had a generous spirit, asserting, “I have this very strong feeling that everybody is probably a genius at something; it’s just a question of finding this.” If you are still unsure what your unique genius consists of, Sagittarius, I believe 2022 will show you in detailed glory. And if you do already know, the coming months will be a time when you dramatically deepen your ability to access and express your genius.

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

Joyce Carol Oates has been very successful and has won several major awards. But she describes her job as arduous and timeconsuming. “I work very slowly,” she testifies.

“It’s like building a ladder, where you’re building your own ladder rung by rung, and you’re climbing the ladder. It’s not the best way to build a ladder, but I don’t know any other way.”

I wouldn’t always recommend her approach for you, Aquarius, but I will in 2022. As long as you’re willing to accept gradual, incremental progress, you’ll get a lot of fine work done.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): I’ve selected

a quote for you to use as one of your guiding principles in 2022. I urge you to undertake a specific action in the next 24 hours that will prove you mean to take it seriously. Here’s the wisdom articulated by Piscean rabbi and philosopher Marc-Alain Ouaknin: “People must break with the illusion that their lives have already been written and their paths already determined.” It’s reinvention time, dear Pisces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The coming

months will be an excellent time for you to explore the art of Soulful Bragging. Do you deserve any of the titles below? If so, feel free to use them liberally throughout 2022. 1.

Practical Idealist with Flexible Strategies. 2. Genius of Interesting Intimacy. 3. Jaunty Healer with Boisterous Knowledge of the Soul’s Ways. 4. Free-Wheeling Joker Who Makes People Laugh for Righteous and Healing Reasons.

5. Skillful Struggler. 6. Empathy Master with a Specialty in Creative Compassion. 7. Playful Reservoir of Smart Eros. 8.

Purveyor of Feisty Wisdom and Cute Boldness. 9. Crafty JoySummoner. home,

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Most people who

use tobacco products are at risk of having shorter life spans than they might have otherwise had.

Smoking is detrimental to health. Those who smoke in their twenties and thirties may cut ten years off their longevity. But here’s some good news: If you kick your tobacco habit before age 40, you will regain most of those ten years. I bring this to your attention because I’d like it to serve as a motivational tale for you in 2022. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will have more power than ever before to escape any harmful addictions and compulsions you have—and begin reclaiming your full vitality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In May 1974, the

Grateful Dead introduced a new wrinkle to their live musical performances. Playing at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, they amplified their music through a “Wall of Sound”: 604 speakers piled high, together channeling 26,000 watts of energy. Had any band ever treated their fans to a louder volume and crisper tones?

I’d like to make this breakthrough event one of your top metaphors for 2022. According to my analysis, it will be a great year for you to boost your signal. I invite you to distribute your message with maximum confidence and clarity. Show the world who you are with all the buoyant flair you can rouse.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Philosopher Emil Cioran said he despised wise philosophers.

Why? Because they practice prudent equanimity, which he regarded as empty and sterile. In Cioran’s view, these deep thinkers avoid strong feelings so they can live in cool safety, free from life’s nerve-wracking paradoxes. I agree with him that such a state is undesirable. However, Cioran contrasted it with the lives of the normal people he admired, who are “full of irreconcilable contradictions” and who “suffer from limitless anxiety.” My question for Cioran: Are there no other options between those two extremes? And my answer: Of course there are! And you can be proof of that in 2022, Cancerian. I expect you’ll be full of deep feelings, eager for new experiences, and infused with a lust for life—with less anxiety and fewer irreconcilable contradictions than ever before.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): In 1838, 29-year-old naturalist Charles Darwin was early in his career.

He had not developed his theory of evolution, and was not yet a superstar of science. He began ruminating about the possibility of proposing marriage to his cousin Emma Wedgwood. If married, he wrote: “constant companion and a friend in old age; the charms of music and female chit-chat—good things for one’s health.” If not married: “no children; no one to care for one in old age; less money for books, loss of time, and a duty to work for money.” I bring this to your attention, Leo, because I suspect that in 2022, you may be tempted and inspired to deeply interweave your fate with the fates of interesting characters. A spouse or partner or collaborator? Could be. Maybe a beloved animal or spirit guide? Have fun making your list of pros and cons!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What were

your favorite toys when you were a child?

Now would be a good time to retrieve fond memories of them, and even acquire modern versions so you can revive the joy they gave you.

In my astrological analysis, you’ll be wise to invite your inner child to play a bigger role in your life as you engage in a wide range of playtime activities. So yes, consider the possibility of buying yourself crayons, Legos, dolls and puppets, video games, squirt guns, roller skates, yo-yos, jump ropes, and board games. And don’t neglect the pleasures of blanket forts, cardboard boxes, mud pies, and plain old sticks.

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ACROSS 1 “This ___ really happening!”

6 “Beavis and Butt-Head” spinoff 11 It can be scrambled 14 ___ York (NYC, to some residents) 15 Monarch’s domain 16 Former “Great British Bake Off” cohost Perkins 17 Computer character set that’s mostly rainbows and macadamias?

19 Back-of-a-jigsaw hue 20 Evaporating Asian sea 21 Indicator that a new pope has been selected 22 Reactor part 23 Tripod part 24 Blokes 25 Time off, briefly 26 1990s Super Nintendo racing game (often on “top Nintendo games of all time” lists) 28 “Brave” princess 29 Special attention 34 Onetime owner of the Huffington Post 35 Inadvisable activity traveling down the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius?

38 MTV live show until ‘08 39 Tournament favorites 40 Continue the journey 42 Savory quality 46 Scared-looking, maybe 47 Donut flavoring 51 Stimpy’s partner 52 Forward-facing font type (abbr.)

53 Paddled boat 54 “___ I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism” (1981 bell hooks book) 55 “In the Heights” Tony winner ___-Manuel Miranda 56 2000s Nintendo controller named for a 2000s “SNL” alum?

58 Conclude 59 “My Dinner With Andre” director Louis 60 Elementary atomic particle 61 Low-___ graphics 62 Medicine dispenser 63 Get the cupcakes ready

DOWN 1 Equally split 2 Public radio journalist Ray with the podcast “Going for Broke” 3 Meditative genre 4 Track layout 5 Mai ___ (cocktail) 6 Interpersonal conflict, so to speak 7 He wrote “The Fox and the Lion” 8 Oven shelves 9 “Would ___ to you?”

10 Friend of France 11 From Tartu or Tallinn 12 Snarly protector 13 Vague army rank?

18 “Well, sorta” 22 Matchbox toy 24 “Straight Outta ___” (2015 biopic) 25 Stuff that sticks around 27 “Everybody Hurts” band 28 “Um, Actually” host Trapp 30 Lackey 31 Sciatic region 32 “___ for Alibi” (series-opening Sue Grafton mystery) 33 Belgium-to-Switzerland dir.

35 Unspoiled 36 Seasoned pros 37 Suffix for skeptic or real 38 It may get hauled around the country 41 “Electric” creature 43 “The Magic Flute” passage 44 Candy paired with Diet Coke 45 Objective 47 Sends with a stamp 48 Geometry measurement 49 “The ___ of Positive Thinking” 50 Floral accessory 53 Sicilian send-off 54 Part of N.A. or S.A. 56 Iraq War controversy, for short 57 Global currency org.

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