jan 15
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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ASYLUM ROADSHOW: 10am-2pm. Friends of the Historic Commons will be at the Indoor Farmers Market at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC to collect stories & photograph objects related to the Traverse City State Hospital for a database they hope to publish online. Stop by their table & talk to them. Free. friendsofthehistoriccommons.org
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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 TC 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. restorationchurchtc.com
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GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE: 10am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Executive Director Angie Quinn will lead you on a tour on wooded, snowy trails to view the sculptures in the Art Park. Meet at the Art Park trailhead. If there is no snow, it will be a hike. $5/adults, children free. michlegacyartpark.org/toursworkshops/winter-art-park-tours
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HIGHLANDS ON THE ROCKS: SLOPESTYLE COMPETITION: 11am, Lower Heather Terrain Park, The Highlands at 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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MLK FREEDOM WALK: 11am-1pm, The Open Space, TC. 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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MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR OURSELVES & THE WORLD: 11am, Delamar Traverse City. A talk on Christian Science. Featuring Mark McCurties, CS, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Livestream link at: tccschurch.org/lectureevents. 947-6293.
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SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: 125pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. Ex-
plore 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 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: 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). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=372
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send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
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WINTER CARNIVAL: Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Family fun from 2-4pm. Free. sbbdl.org
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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.
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See what’s trending in golf at the Traverse City Golf Show, held at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Center on Sat. and Sun., Jan. 22-23. Featuring various golf courses and resorts in northern MI, plus golf accessories and apparel. Includes over 50 booths. $7 adults, $2 ages 6-16, free 5 & under. Hours are 9am-6pm on Sat. and 10am4pm on Sun. Suggested parking is the Hardy Parking Garage, located directly across the street (State St. side) from the Park Place. tcgolfshow.com
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
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
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
SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: (See Sat., Jan. 15)
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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
jan 16
sunday
WAGBO STROLL & SIP: POET-TRAIL: 1pm, Wagbo Farm & Education Center, East Jordan. Enjoy the Wagbo fields & forests. Interpretive & interactive activities are installed along the trail. Your hike, ski, or snowshoe starts at the Wagbo barn. You’ll make your way around a well-marked path (approx. 1 mile) with your own group. A small warming fire invites you to stop & enjoy a treat & hot beverage.
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WORLD SNOW DAY: 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. 231-331-4318. Free.
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DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: (See Sat., Jan. 15)
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TUTORING: The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. People of all ages who wish to improve their English skills are welcome to join for lessons tailored to the skill level of each student. Lessons are free; childcare & materials are provided. Classes will be held each Sunday from 3-5pm. For more info contact Andrea Ballast, tceslandrea@gmail. com or 231-714-4678.
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
jan 17
monday
WAGBO STROLL & SIP: POET-TRAIL: (See Sun., Jan. 16, except today’s time is 5pm.)
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MLK: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Presented by Building Bridges with Music. Featuring the Motown Legends Gospel Choir & guest saxophonist Laurie Sears performing spirituals, civil rights era songs, & some Motown hits, The Contours, and The Miracles featuring Mark Scott. Also featured are the NMC Children’s Choir Cantus & the NMC Chamber Singers. Seating is limited to 50 tickets. Proof of vaccination & masks throughout the event will be required. Also free livestream: musichub.live/mlk2022nmc. Free, GA tickets. cityoperahouse.org/node/427
jan 18
tuesday
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Stories, songs & crafts. Free. sbbdl.org
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NEW GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 2-4pm, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. With Sharon Neumann, grief support
