Dates

jan saturday 12TH ANNUAL WINTER 08 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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

WINTER TRAILS DAY - CRYSTAL MOUN-

TAIN: 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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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 sunday 09 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

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send your dates to: events@traverseticker.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 LI-

BRARY: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Held the second Sun. of every month. Free. tadl.org ---------------------

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 ---------------------

“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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

BUSINESS ENRICHMENT LUNCHEON - MAKE IT BENZIE WORKFORCE DEVEL-

OPMENT: 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; & Jennifer 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 wednesday 12 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 ---------------------

GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:

5pm, Gaylord Regional Airport. Presented by Gaylord Regional Airport & Alpine Tavern & Eatery. Register. $5 members; $10 non-members. gaylordchamber.com/ Northern Express Weekly • january 10, 2022 • 15

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 ---------------------

ELLSWORTH STATE OF THE COMMU-

NITY: 6pm, Banks Township Hall (upstairs), Ellsworth. ---------------------

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK FOR TRA-

VERSE 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 thursday 13 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 ---------------------

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

ARTS FOR ALL NEW YEAR’S DANCE

PARTY 2022: 6-8pm, Arts for All Studio, TC. $10/person. artsforallnmi.org

jan friday

NORTHERN MICHIGAN

14 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/ ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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).

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 ---------------------

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

jan saturday

4TH ANNUAL FAT & FLUR-

15 RIOUS 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 ---------------------

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. ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

HIGHLANDS ON THE ROCKS: SLOPE-

STYLE 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 ---------------------

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

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 ---------------------

DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG

COMPANY: (See Fri., Jan. 14) ---------------------

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

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.

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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

DAVE BENNETT WITH MARY RADEM-

ACHER: 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 ---------------------

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.

jan J sunday 16 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 ---------------------

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

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 ---------------------

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. ---------------------

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

ongoing

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. ---------------------

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

art

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

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

TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB COM-

PETITION 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 ---------------------

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 ---------------------

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